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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for April 2021
30/04/2021
Irish energy firm Energia delighted has launched CU Greener Homes in partnership with The Irish League of Credit Unions and House2Home. Homeowners across Ireland set to invest in home improvements in 2021, motivated by comfort and warmth as well as energy savings. Almost two thirds (60%) unsure of
30/04/2021
Significant progress has been made a £10millon programme of work at Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works in Duncrue to construct two new treatment tanks, to cope with current and short-term future wastewater requirements. This major investment will protect the environment, support development and ai
30/04/2021
GMC Utilities is to start work to replace around 1000 meters of problematic water mains in Trim, Co Meath. The work, which will take place on the Newtown Road, is taking place to improve the security of supply to homes and businesses in the area and reduce high levels of leakage. The essential work
30/04/2021
Labour has hit out at Fianna Fail after it was revealed the Housing Minister will allow investors to build 'cost rental' homes for profit. Senator Rebecca Moynihan said it is not surprising but deeply dangerous. In a week where Government had an opportunity to support a Labour amendment which woul
30/04/2021
Fianna Fáil is urging the Minister for Tourism to prioritise funding for the development of a Shannon Pot Discovery Centre at the source of the River Shannon at Derrylahan, near Glangevlin. Speaking to Minister Catherine Martin, Deputy Brendan Smith commented: "This project, when delivered, will
30/04/2021
Turley has reported a strong first quarter to 2021, having secured several high-profile contracts in Ireland after launching in Dublin in 2019. The company is securing work across the country – most recently with Kilkenny County Council for its town and village renewal scheme, as well as developing
29/04/2021
Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) in Newtownabbey has scooped The Queen's Award for Enterprise, for its outstanding short-term growth in overseas sales in the past three years. Specialising in the provision of innovative outdoor street furniture and site furnishing products, ESF has experienced
29/04/2021
A £3.45million support scheme has been announced for farmers impacted by flooding in the North West in August 2017. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA said: "In March, I visited the Glenelly area and heard directly from some of the farmers who experienced the floodi
29/04/2021
Work is to recommence on the Gweedore Sewerage Scheme in Donegal. The project will solve the problem of inadequate sewage treatment in Gweedore, its over reliance on the use of septic tank systems and will improve water quality in Gweedore Bay. The project will provide environmental benefits, suppo
29/04/2021
PPD, a leading global contract research organisation, has announced it is expanding its good manufacturing practices (GMP) laboratory, in Athlone. The expansion enhances PPD's ability to deliver global scientific and technical expertise to meet growing customer demand in Europe, the Middle East and
29/04/2021
Over €10million in Serviced Site Funding has been approved in principle for the delivery of 238 affordable purchase homes at Ballymastone in Donabate North County Dublin. The funding is in addition to the €10.6m previously provided to Fingal County Council through the Local Infrastructure Housing
29/04/2021
Sinn Féin has welcomed the funding announcement from the Irish government for the Ulster Canal. Some of the The party's MLA Seán Lynch said some of the €13 million funding will also contribute to the pre-construction work for the Phase 3 section between Clonfad to Castle Saunderson. He said: "
28/04/2021
Kymppibetoni Oy, is a leading Finnish ready-mixed concrete supplier to concrete element manufacturers and the wider construction industry. In recent years, Kymppibetoni has focused on local readymix concrete production for wind turbine foundations, facilitated by mobile concrete batching plants. T
28/04/2021
Construction work has commenced on a new school development in Belfast. Education Minister Peter Weir cut the first sod for Elmgrove Primary School. The £12.6million scheme will include the provision of a new 21 classroom primary school, a double unit nursery school and a nurture unit. There will
28/04/2021
Funding of €12million has been allocated for Phase 2 to restore the Ulster Canal. The announcement will see the restoration of the Ulster Canal between Clones and Clonfad. Around €5.57 million has been approved under the Rural Regeneration Development fund, following on from the announcement of €6
28/04/2021
As part of its recent £10 million expansion, leading UK & Ireland paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore, has recently invested in a bespoke state-of-the-art Rapid concrete batching plant. The newly erected Rapid plant will facilitate a further one million square metres of block paving per yea
28/04/2021
A Notice of Opinion has been issued to approve the final part of the Ballyclare Relief Road. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has also decided that consent should be granted for the detailed design of the Northern section of the Relief Road which is a further 2.3 kilometre section. She said
28/04/2021
Work has begun on a £268,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Belfast. The carriageway resurfacing works will extend the entire length of Glengoland Crescent, Glengoland Gardens and Glengoland Park, a total length of approximately 1620 metres. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "This si
27/04/2021
Innowatts has announced plans to create more than 40 new energy transition jobs in Cork to drive its European expansion. The company, which has operated in Europe since 2019, sees enormous potential to empower electricity suppliers and grid operators to gain unrivalled insights that will support t
27/04/2021
Belfast Harbour is to undertake a full refurbishment of the Victoria Terminal 1 Roll-on Roll-off ferry berth this summer, from which Stena Line operates its Belfast to Heysham freight service. The programme of work, which represents a £2.5million investment by Belfast Harbour, will effectively rene
27/04/2021
Significant progress has been made in the Bothy Yard and Arboretum at Castlewellan Forest Park. Grant funding of £500,000 was awarded to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) from the Rural Tourism Scheme of DAERA's Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. Steeped in history and heritage,
27/04/2021
NI's Infrastructure Minister is being urged to focus more on improving urban roads. Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan called on Nichola Mallon to reconsider how funding is being allocated. He said: "A 2019 Audit office report found that while the trunk road network was in better shape than expected, the
27/04/2021
A €14million Pathfinder programme to demonstrate the approach to deep retrofit in the schools' sector, testing energy efficiency solutions and renewable heat technology in Ireland has launched. Minister for Education Norma FoleyTD and Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon R
27/04/2021
Works are to commence to replace problematic water mains in the Coolballow area of Wexford. In order to complete works safely and efficiently, a road closure of the Coolballow Road will be required for the duration of works from 08.00hrs to 17.00 hrs Mon – Fri. Local access will be maintained, howe
26/04/2021
RKD Architects, an Irish architectural firm based in Dublin has won an international urban design ideas competition, The Metals in Construction magazine 2021 Design Challenge. The challenge - the Sunnyside Yard Competition - sought to generate design ideas for creating an environment suitable for
26/04/2021
As Italian-made Merlo telehandlers continue to gain in market appeal, yet another new model has arrived on the market here, this time a top-of-the-line TF65.9T-170-HF Turbofarmer variant whose appeal will be almost equally shared among farm buyers, industrial and construction users. Said by Denis M
26/04/2021
Work has commenced on a £405,000 resurfacing project in Belfast. Work has started on Suffolk Road with both footways being resurfaced and when this has been completed will be followed with resurfacing of the carriageway, a total distance of approximately 1,300 metres. Infrastructure Minister Nicho
26/04/2021
Conack Construction has been appointed to undertake the first phase of redevelopment at Roxboro bus depot and maintenance facility at Roxboro Road in Limerick. Phase one of the redevelopment project represents a significant investment of €3.7million and will provide a new building and improved faci
26/04/2021
Irish Water has teamed up with Galway County Council to replace old and problematic water mains. The water mains in Lemonfield, Oughterard, were prone to frequent leakage and bursts causing water quality issues and supply disruptions for customers in the area. The cast iron mains are being replaced
26/04/2021
Throughout the pandemic, EasyCabin has been continually working/testing/developing in the background. In 2021 the company has some major systems updates to further improve performance and efficiency. The Ecosmart ZERO is a double award winner for 2020. Winning the Corporate Social Responsibility Aw
23/04/2021
Essential work is to commence at Osberstown Wastewater Treatment Plant on Monday, 26 April. The works are taking place to allow for process management on site. During the works, there is a risk of intermittent odours from the plant, however, Irish Water will make every effort to minimise the risk o
23/04/2021
Sinn Fein is calling for the expansion of Magee University to go forward as quickly as possible. Sinn Féin MLAs Martina Anderson and John O'Dowd met with the Vice Chancellor of University of Ulster to press for the expansion and the delivery on the New Decade New Approach commitments to grow the ca
23/04/2021
Contractors are preparing to start work on a £208,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the B16 Kilraughts Road, Dunaghy. The works, which commence on Monday 26 April, will extend for a distance of approximately 0.8 kilometres and will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of the road.
23/04/2021
Plans for a mixed used development in Lisburn have been given the go-ahead. Members of the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Planning Committee agreed by a majority with a recommendation to approve planning permission for a mixed use development at West Lisburn comprising 1,300 residential units a
23/04/2021
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has planted trees at a section of land on the M2 to celebrate World Earth day. Approximately 9,000 square metres of ground was planted out at the B57 Greystone Road, Antrim using a mix of Alder, Birch, Cherry, Oak and Rowan. This is the first part of this tre
23/04/2021
Plans to create a new 250-acre woodland near to Cavehill Country Park in north Belfast have been welcomed by the Green Party. Deputy Leader Mal O'Hara has said it is "great news" for the people of Belfast and beyond. He said: "The woodland and grasslands have the potential to contribute to ongoing
22/04/2021
An additional £2million has been granted for environmental projects through an Environmental Challenge Competition, one of three strands of the Environment Fund (EF). Environment Minister Edwin Poots announced the further funding during a visit to Slieve Donard, in the Mourne Mountains, Co.Down, wh
22/04/2021
Work is to commence on the first public-private housing project of its kind in Ireland despite strong opposition from Sinn Féin. Fine Gael Dublin Mid-West TD, Emer Higgins, said the construction will create 1,034 family homes in Kilcarbery, Clondalkin. The project was opposed by Sinn Féin and Mark
22/04/2021
Contractors Coffey Engineering have been appointed to replace 450 metres of ageing, problematic water mains on the R448 in Jerpoint, Kilkenny. The work is being carried out on behalf of Irish Water and is expected to be complete in June. The works are will also involve laying new water service con
22/04/2021
The strategic planning policy on renewable and low carbon energy in Northern Ireland is to be reviewed. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon made the announcement and said addressing the climate emergency is one of her key priorities. She said: "The planning system has played a key role to date
22/04/2021
Fianna Fail is calling on Local Authorities to set annual targets to develop affordable homes to buy and rent. The party's Seanad Spokesperson on Housing, Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, made the call as part of a submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing pre-legislative report on the Affor
22/04/2021
Birdhill-based Komatsu Forest equipment distributor, McHale Plant Sales has given backing to efforts aimed at increasing the issue of forest felling licences. Writing to An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin in what he called his capacity as "a leading distributor of timber harvesting machinery to the fores
22/04/2021
An appeal has been made to Minister for Finance, Pascal Donoghue TD to consider the introduction of new tax reliefs on qualifying capital asset investments in plant and machinery in Ireland comparable to those introduced by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak in his recent Budget. The appea
21/04/2021
McHale Plant Sales, whose activities in Northern Ireland include responsibility for Metso Outotec stone crushers and Komatsu Forest timber harvesting equipment, has urged machinery buyers in the province to avail of new tax reliefs on qualifying capital asset investments in plant and machinery intro
21/04/2021
Essential work is to be carried out on the road system at the City Cemetery in L'Derry. Regular visitors to the cemetery are being advised that access to the site will be restricted for a number of days. Retarring work will be carried out at the cemetery from Monday 26 April until Sunday 02 May, n
21/04/2021
Remedial works to improve water quality at the Long Walk in Galway have commenced. The works will also provide environmental benefits and reduce the presence of wet wipes along the River Corrib. The works are being implemented following extensive surveying works which were carried out in 2020 and
21/04/2021
Clúid Housing has launched a new scheme of 40 homes at Blackbanks View, in Raheny, Dublin. The €18.8m scheme is being delivered in partnership with LGIM Real Assets (Legal & General) and forms part of a larger €54m long-term financing agreement. The announcement sees Clúid welcome over 100 residen
21/04/2021
Building work has started to develop new facilities at the Limavady Shared Education Campus. The project represents an investment of over £11million by the Department of Education across the St. Mary’s and Limavady High School sites. Education Minister Peter Weir has cut the first sod on the schem
21/04/2021
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has published a guide for architects to integrate sustainability in their projects and practices. The RIAI Guide: Sustainable Design Pathways is intended to educate and inform architects and other construction professionals, including surveyor
20/04/2021
Construction work has started on the OM Solar Walk in the Mid Ulster region. Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA cut the first sod with the Chair of Mid Ulster District Council following a £500,000 investment to boost rural tourism in the Mid Ulster region. The Solar Walk links the OM Dark Sky
20/04/2021
The Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has appointed Mills Selig, a leading corporate and commercial law firm in Northern Ireland, an official legal patron. The patronage offering from Mills Selig will offer CEF members specialist, full-coverage commercial legal guidance including in relation
20/04/2021
Work is progressing on the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme to safeguard the environment and support economic and social development in towns across Kildare. The current phase of the project involves upgrading and replacing the wastewater network in several locations in Newbridge. Works have al
20/04/2021
Greenlink Interconnector has appointed Paul O'Rourke to the position of Construction Director. Paul will lead the delivery of the project's construction activities. He joins Greenlink at a critical time as the project progresses towards the finalisation of permits enabling it to be "shovel ready"
20/04/2021
The Alliance party is calling for the Armagh to Portadown railway link to be restored. The party's Newry and Armagh representative Jackie Coade said the creation of a greenway alongside it would not only enhance opportunities for people but improve the active travel experienced in the local area.
20/04/2021
The Minister for Housing is being urged to publish the actions agreed for the Youth Homelessness Strategy. Labour housing spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan also called for a particular focus on renters. Senator Moynihan said: "Young people have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic
19/04/2021
The new Sallins Bypass in Kildare has officially opened. The bypass, which commences at Naas Distributor Road at Millenium Park, includes the new Junction 9a Osberstown Interchange, a new Sallins Roundabout and terminates at the Clane Road. It is the second phase of the overall project to be deliv
19/04/2021
A cross-border project, aimed at improving water quality in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle through enhanced wastewater treatment, has seen the completion of four of its eight wastewater upgrades as the project reaches the halfway stage. The Shared Waters Enhancement & Loughs Legacy (SWELL) proje
19/04/2021
Essential work is underway after a watermain burst affecting water supply to approximately 50 houses in the Treankeel area, Kiltimagh. The repairs will be carried out as quickly and as safely as possible and in line with COVID-19 protocols. Ger Greally, Irish Water, explained: "Irish Water is wo
19/04/2021
Northern Ireland has the least amount of woodland in the European Union with just 8% cover, according to a new report from the Woodland Trust. Green Party NI Leader Clare Bailey said the EU recommends 16% cover. She said: "It's vital that we plant the right trees in the right places. For example,
19/04/2021
A new special school is to be developed in Cork. Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has made the announcement which will increase capacity in an existing special school to meet the needs of children in the Cork area. The new provision will see the establishment of a new special school in Carrig
19/04/2021
The government has been slammed for continuing to fail on affordable housing. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin TD comments come following the latest CSO Residential Property Price Index report, which shows that house prices have continued to rise. The Dublin Mid-West TD said: "The la
16/04/2021
Dublin City Council has approved proposals to build over 200 new homes in the city. Under its Housing Delivery Programme, City Councillors approved the following key proposals at their recent monthly meeting: Part 8 Planning Permission for the construction of 46 quality new one-bedroom apartment
16/04/2021
The Climate Enterprise Action Fund has launched in Ireland with an initial allocation of €10million. The fund, which will be administered by Enterprise Ireland, will help businesses take action to drive down their emissions and embed sustainability in how they work. AnTánaiste Leo Varadkar T.D.sai
16/04/2021
Plans for the proposed change of use and refurbishment of buildings at Ebrington Square in L'Derry have been given the green light. Extensive work has already been completed in the development of the significant site, and the decision is the next step in the plans to transform the existing building
16/04/2021
Essential work has been carried out to restore the water supply in parts of Kildare, Dublin. The work took place following an interruption to supply caused by an issue at Old Kilcullen reservoir. Crews worked to resolve the issue as quickly and as safely as possible in line with COVID-19 protocols.
16/04/2021
A total of £21,000 has been allocated to progress further with the regeneration of St Columb's Park in L'Derry. Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Environment and Regeneration Committee were informed that since the endorsement of the Regeneration Masterplan Full Planning Permissi
16/04/2021
Work on a £180,000 project to provide lighting along the Banbridge Riverside Walk in County Down has been completed. Funded by the Department for Infrastructure's blue/green infrastructure fund, the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council project will provide lighting along the 0.84 km
15/04/2021
Work to improve the security of water supply in Lanesborough has been completed. The works involved the replacement of 350 metres of old and problematic water mains along a short stretch of road adjacent to Rathcline GAA Club that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage, causing water supply disr
15/04/2021
New regulations have been signed which will mean that school extensions and additional buildings will be exempt from applying for planning permission, subject to conditions. Peter Burke, the Fine Gael Junior Minister at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning has signed the new reg
15/04/2021
Work is to commence on a £500,000 road resurfacing scheme in Larne. The work will take place on the A35 Shaneshill Road and is scheduled to begin on Monday 9 April. The scheme extends from 500m west of Killylane Reservoir for 3.7km towards Upper Ballyboley Rd Larne. Work is expected to be complete
15/04/2021
The Green Party has brought an emergency motion to protect the heritage and unique historical and cultural value of Moore Street in Dublin in any future city development plans. The motion has been initiated by Green Councillor Donna Cooney, who is also Chair of the Lord Mayor’s Forum on Moore Stree
15/04/2021
Work on the redevelopment of Dundonald International Ice Bowl is to commence. Patrick Fleming, Director and Paul Tohill, Associate, of Cleaver Fulton Rankin's leading Construction & Procurement team have been advising Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council on all aspects of the procurement, constructio
15/04/2021
Water production at the Dromin Water Treatment Plant in Kerry has been temporarily stopped following an oil leak at the River Feale. Irish Water customers in Listowel and surrounding areas may experience low water pressure and/or water outages for a period of time as the pollution incident is manag
14/04/2021
A Newry tech firm has secured a £75,000 proof of concept grant as the winner of a new competition from Techstart Ventures and Belfast Harbour, with support from BT. Machine Eye will receive £75,000 of grant funding from Techstart, with Belfast Harbour providing an environment to develop, refine and
14/04/2021
Irish construction firm John Sisk & Son has won a Highways England £218 million framework to revitalise ageing roads. This builds on Sisk's current place on the CDF framework in which Sisk delivered the A19 A1058 Coast Road junction improvement in Tyneside and is currently working on the M6 Junct
14/04/2021
Work on a carriageway resurfacing project is to commence on the Clare Road in Tandragee on Thursday, 15 April. The £441,000 improvement work will extend approximately 3.2 kilometres from its junction with B114 Shanecracken Road to its junction with Mavemacullen Road. Infrastructure Minister Nicho
14/04/2021
Fine Gael is calling for consideration of the viability of the development and construction of Electric Rail to serve Cork City and County to be expedited. The party's Senator Jerry Buttimer said he recognises the importance of the launch of the draft National Investment Framework for Transport in
14/04/2021
Work is being carried out to replace problematic water mains in Ballymartin North, Lismore. The works involve the replacement of approximately 1.75 kilometres of problematic water mains with polyethylene (plastic) pipes, with crews sceduled to commenence at Ballymartin North on 19 April 2021. The w
14/04/2021
Dublin is the fifth most expensive city to rent in Europe, according to the latest ECA International report. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin TD has accused the government of "having no plan to tackle the rental crisis". Deputy Ó Broin said: "Today's ECA International report confirms
13/04/2021
Irish energy firm ESB has announced it is to develop a Major Renewables Hub on the coast of Clare at the Moneypoint site. Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Climate Action, Clare Senator Timmy Dooley, welcomed the announcement. In line with the Government's ambition of reaching net zero emissions
13/04/2021
Ward & Burke Construction has completed work to replace over 7kms of problematic water mains in Cork. The work, on behalf of Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, was carried out to improve security of supply, reduce high levels of leakage and improve water quality in the Ba
13/04/2021
The next steps have been announced for a project to widen Hydepark Road in Newtownabbey. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon made the announcement in order to facilitate extension of bus services and enhance facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. The scheme will involve widening of a 250 metr
13/04/2021
Essential work has started on NI Water's £7 Million Flood Alleviation Project, which will benefit the Ravenhill Avenue area of south Belfast. The infrastructure project involves the upgrade of existing and installation of new sewers along a section of Ravenhill Avenue and the surrounding streets. I
13/04/2021
EirGrid has chosen an underground cable option for a new electricity project that will reinforce the network across Kildare and Meath. The upgrade will help to more effectively transfer power to the east of the country and distribute it within the electricity network in Meath, Kildare and Dublin.
13/04/2021
Plans for a mixed use development at West Lisburn have been given the go-ahead. The proposals include 1,300 residential units and approximately 750,000 square feet of employment and other commercial floor space. Central to the decision was the proposal by the developer to build what is known locall
12/04/2021
Plans have moved forward for a roadworks scheme in Newtownabbey. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon announced the next steps of the project to widen Hydepark Road to facilitate the extension of bus services and improve facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. The scheme will involve widening o
12/04/2021
Phase 2 of Choice Housing's exemplar energy efficient social housing scheme in Carryduff has been completed. The £3.2million Killynure Green Scheme meets the highest standards in reduced carbon emissions and energy costs for residents in Northern Ireland. With the completion of phase 2 the award-wi
12/04/2021
Essential repair works have started in the Gortahork-Falcarragh area of Donegal. Irish Water and its Local Authority partner Donegal County Council has notified its customers of an outage at the Gortahork-Falcarragh Water Treatment Plant. Although the water treatment plant is now back in productio
12/04/2021
Dublin City Council (DCC) has been given the green light to proceed to the design and planning stages of the Dalymount Park Redevelopment. A grant agreement has now been signed with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (DTCAGSM) in relation to the project. The allo
12/04/2021
A new Assured Skills Academy in welding with Southern Regional College has been announced. The Assured Skills Academy will see 12 successful applicants receive industry-standard welding training during a five-week course at the college's Portadown campus, followed by two weeks of consolidation trai
12/04/2021
Work has started on a £500,000 major maintenance scheme on the M2 Bellevue Bridge. The work will take place on the abutments, central pier and soffits of the bridge and involves removal and repair of concrete defects and installation of a protection system. Road and lane closures will be put in pl
