A state of the art high support community residence was officially opened in Dungarvan today.
Developed on a stand-alone 1.9 acre site on the town’s Youghal Rd., “Seabreeze”, over its 778 square metres in size, comprises two blocks hosting 10 en-suite single bedrooms and two apartments, with an adjoining third block featuring communal facilities and administrative offices.
Built at a cost of €6.4 million, Seabreeze (Leoithne na Mara) replaces accommodation previously provided at Springmount House, which is located on the grounds of Dungarvan Community Hospital.
Seabreeze was officially opened by Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for Mental Health Mrs. Mary Butler T.D.
Speaking at the official opening, Minister Butler said:
“Today is a landmark day for mental health services across Waterford and particularly here in Dungarvan and the west of the county.”
“Some time ago, it was identified that a more modern standard of accommodation was required for those whose high support mental health care was provided for in Springmount House. I know from previous visits to Springmount that an alternative was a priority, notwithstanding the excellent supports provided by HSE staff and the convivial atmosphere maintained there for those who needed the service.”
“I’ve worked hard on this project, right through from ensuring the site was identified, purchased by the HSE and to get work underway on the development of this fine facility at the end of 2022. We stand here today in what I think we all acknowledge is a very fine facility and I know it will be appreciated as a significant part of the range of mental health supports available to and for people in communities throughout West Waterford.”
Other guests to address the official opening included the Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Jason Murphy, Paula Dwan (Manager, Waterford/Wexford Mental Health Services, HSE) and Willie Browne (Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Seabreeze).
Seabreeze has been nominated in the healthcare projects category of the Irish Building and Design Awards 2025.
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