The project is estimated to take four to five years to complete.
Construction is to begin on the biggest housing development in a Westmeath town's history in the next two weeks.
The construction of the 576-unit Plovers Wood complex in Lissywollen, Athlone is expected to take four to five years to finish.
103 units will be included in the first phase.
Fianna Fail councillor Frankie Keena says while there will be traffic disruptions, this is ultimately good news for the town:
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