Ready to Build Scheme launches in Moate.

21st July 2025

Ready to Build Scheme launches in Moate.

 

 

Ready to Build Scheme launches in Moate.

**Expressions of Interest now open for ten fully-serviced residential sites for sale by Westmeath County Council**

 

Westmeath County Council is proud to announce the launch of a new Ready to Build Scheme for Serviced Sites located at Clara Road Moate, Co. Westmeath aimed at supporting individuals and families in securing a site to build their own home at an affordable cost.

The scheme was officially launched by Cllr Vincent McCormack, Mayor of the Athlone-Moate Municipal District in Moate Library on Tuesday, 15th July. Also in attendance at the launch was Cllr. Tom Farrell, Cllr. Frankie Keena, Director of Services at Westmeath County Council Jackie Finney, Donna Hynes and Helen Collentine from REA Hynes, and other officials from Westmeath County Council.

This initiative is part of Westmeath County Council’s ongoing commitment to addressing housing needs and promoting sustainable community development. There will be ten sites for sale, all fully serviced by Westmeath County Council and offered at discounted rates for individual purchasers who wish to build their own home.

Speaking at the launch, Cllr. Vinny McCormack said “This is a unique opportunity for individuals and families to build their own new home in a thriving, well-connected community in Moate. The sites will be fully serviced by Westmeath County Council, offering a cost-effective route to home ownership with essential infrastructure in place – including road access, footpaths, water, wastewater, and electricity services. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your future in Moate.”

This initiative falls under the Ready to Build scheme: Serviced Sites for New Homes under the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund.

Westmeath County Council has appointed REA Hynes Estate Agents to manage marketing and coordinate expressions of interest for the scheme. Individuals can register their interest or find out more information via REA Hynes by contacting info@hynes.ie or ringing (090) 647 3838.

 

 

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For further information please contact  REA Hynes 09064 73838

 

 

Photo 1 (L-R): Cllr. Frankie Keena, Cllr. Vinny McCormack, Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District, Cllr. Tom Farrell outside Moate Library

 

Photo 2(L-R): Donna Hynes of REA Hynes, Paul Browne, Senior Executive Engineer at Westmeath County Council, Cllr. Frankie Keena, Mark Clyne, Executive Engineer at Westmeath County Council, Jackie Finney, Director of Services at Westmeath County Council, Cllr. Vinny McCormack, Annie Blessington, Athlone-Moate District Manager at Westmeath County Council, Cllr. Tom Farrell, Andrew Macken, Senior Architect at Westmeath County Council.

 

Photo 3(L-R): Cllr. Frankie Keena, Cllr. Vinny McCormack, Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District, Cllr. Tom Farrell inside Moate Library

 

Photo 4-6:  Launch Poster Images.