Development
Since 2000, Blessington's population has increased substantially, at 5,010 at the 2011 census CSO, up from 2,509 in 2000. The majotity of housing estates were constructed on the western side of the town, off the R410, which is the road to Naas.
A new inner bypass has also been opened that alleviates traffic on Main Street to some degree.
Significant infrastructure improvements since 2005 include:
- A new public playground.
- A new fire station.
- A new library.
- A new town centre retail development, including a new Dunnes Stores.
- New inner bypass road.
- Expansion in size and addition of large car park to SuperValu supermarket.
- A new low cost ALDI supermaket.
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