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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for September 2023
29/09/2023
Alliance has said "urgent movement" is required from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) on the nature recovery strategy. The party's Agriculture and Environment spokesperson, John Blair MLA, made the comments after the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSP
29/09/2023
Uisce Eireann has invited small and medium-sized businesses across Ireland to take part in its water stewardship programme. The programme could help the businesses save money on their water bills. In partnership with the Small Firms Association (SFA), the water stewardship programme aims to improv
29/09/2023
Cairn Homes has announced plans to develop an Apprenticeship Academy, in which the business will invest €10 million over the next five years. The Academy will enhance the construction sector in Ireland by addressing future skills in the industry. Increasing the number of construction apprentices a
29/09/2023
The owners of the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle have announced a £2 million investment in the hotel's facilities ahead of The 2025 Open. The investment will add 16 more bedrooms, a new food and drink offering and self-catering accommodation. The self-catering accommodation will be located in the for
29/09/2023
Construction work is continuing to take place to upgrade the wastewater system in Portadown. Contractors McAdam and BSG are delivering the £7.8 million project on behalf of NI Water. The tunnelling works are taking place in the Meadow Lane area and require the establishment of tunnel compounds. Wi
29/09/2023
Irish engineering consulting and project management company, RPS, has been appointed as principal consultant for the proposed offshore wind farm located in the Southern Ocean region. The 1GW Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm is proposed to be located off the Victorian and South Australian coastlines. Al
29/09/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey has announced that it is on track to be fully net zero by 2030. The construction industry contributes to the climate crisis through the depletion of raw materials, fossil fuel usage, carbon emissions and waste. Recognising the reality of the climate crisis and the role the bui
29/09/2023
Harvey Group PLC has announced the sale of its renewables subsidiary, Solmatix Ltd, to its Managing Director, Neville Bell. The sale will allow Solmatix to further grow and develop as an independent company. Mr Bell acquired Solmatix with the support of a Belfast-based investment firm, Cordovan Ca
29/09/2023
Belfast City Council has revealed that over 200 of its fleet vehicles, which were previously powered by diesel, are now running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The transitioning of the Council's vehicles began in January 2023 after elected members approved the fuel switch in December 2022. HV
29/09/2023
Fast Engineering has been recognised by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council for its growth potential and contribution to the local economy. So far this year, the company has experienced an 85 per cent surge in sales, largely attributed to the recent destructive forest fires. After visiting Fast Engine
28/09/2023
Projects worth a combined £430 million have been agreed since the launch of Northern Ireland's first ever City Deal. Signed in December 2021, the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) Programme, funded by the NI and UK Governments and the BRCD Partners, alongside investment from industry partners, is now
28/09/2023
County Tyrone construction firm McAleer & Rushe has scooped a £60 million contract to develop a 196-unit residential development in London Road, Barking, by Yara Capital. The vacant site and former bus depot will transform into a mixed-use development providing 125 Build to Rent and 71 affordable h
28/09/2023
Contractor BSG has been appointed by NI Water to carry out vital maintenance work at a reservoir in County Down. The work, at Lough Island Reservoir, will commence this week and is expected to be completed at the end of 2024. During the work, some sections of the footpath will be closed for health
28/09/2023
Improvement works have commenced to upgrade Illies Water Treatment Plant in north Donegal. A total of €8 million is to be invested in the works to develop critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and improving the environment. Once oper
28/09/2023
Uisce Éireann has announced a programme of improvement works in Tinnahinch, in Carlow. The company's leakage reduction crew will arrive at The Ring in Tinnahinch in the coming days to replace more than 1km of old water mains which is susceptible to leakage between The Ring and St Mullin's Road. Pr
28/09/2023
Despite estimates that the overall market for construction plant equipment in the Republic of Ireland has declined year-on-year by a slim 3-5% – most evident at the entry level where sales rely heavily on demand from the hire sector – Komatsu distributor McHale Plant Sales is reporting a 'buoyant pe
28/09/2023
Cork-based, multi-disciplinary construction company, Sorensen Civil Engineering (Sorensen), has been awarded the much sought after CPD Accredited Employer Standard by Engineers Ireland in recognition of their continuing professional development strategy. Recent projects completed by Sorensen inclu
28/09/2023
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for stakeholders to put forward evidence on the impact of air pollution, such as ammonia, in Northern Ireland's natural environment. An extra four weeks has been granted for DAERA’' Call for Evidence on
28/09/2023
The Alliance Party has welcomed the announcement that green light has been given to redevelop Dundonald International Ice Bowl (DIIB) in east Belfast. Alliance Lisburn and Castlereagh City Councillors Sharon Lowry and Martin Gregg said they were "delighted" to see the project going ahead. In April
28/09/2023
The Department for the Economy (DftE) has called for submissions to the 2024 Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards. The Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards recognise apprentices, their mentors, employers and training organisations who have demonstrated exceptional progress as well as personal a
27/09/2023
Strata has announced that it will double its workforce, creating 40 additional jobs over the next three years. The Dublin based digital construction services and project controls services provider said the majority of the new jobs will be based in Ireland. The new positions will cover construction
27/09/2023
Weev has partnered with Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon to provide four new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The installation of the EV charging stations at Rushmere Shopping Centre will enable customers to get 100 miles within 1-2 hours of charging by using two 24kW DCs and two 22kW
27/09/2023
Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to "act now to cut the cost of fuel" as homeowners struggle to pay high energy bills. The party's East L'Derry MLA, Caoimhe Archibald said the "rip-off prices" are only "adding to the huge financial pressure" workers and families are currently facing. Th
27/09/2023
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) has announced a £52 million investment in Dundonald International Ice Bowl. The investment will see the introduction of an Olympic-sized ice rink, a 24-lane bowling alley, a 100-station gym, community rooms, a restaurant and a coffee shop. The new facility
27/09/2023
Contractors have been appointed to resurface Balmoral Avenue in Belfast. Resurfacing work will begin on the 2 October and is due to be completed on the 22 October. However this is dependant on favourable weather conditions. The carriageway will be resurfaced from Harberton Avenue to Malone Road.
27/09/2023
NI Water has announced that GEDA Construction has been appointed to upgrade the sewerage network located off Cliff Path in Portstewart. Commencing on the 2 October, the works are part of NI Water's recent project to improve the wastewater infrastructure in the town by reducing the likelihood of sew
27/09/2023
Offsite manufacturer McAvoy has won Healthcare Project of the Year at the 2023 Offsite Awards. The McAvoy Group was recognised for delivering urgent ward space at two of University Hospitals Birmingham’s (UHB) hospitals. Working collaboratively with the Trust, McAvoy designed the SmartCare modular
26/09/2023
Henry Brothers has won a £30 million contract to build an advanced manufacturing innovation centre (AMIC) in Newtownabbey. The project that is led by Queen's University is part of the £100m Belfast Region City Deal. Henry Brothers will construct the 10,500m² Factory of the Future building at Globa
26/09/2023
NI concrete manufacturer and supplier, FP McCann has been appointed to undertake site investigations and provide access to design consultants on Translink's Bridge Refurbishment Phase Three Contract. As part of the phase three programme, 11 bridge structures have been identified as requiring interv
26/09/2023
Uisce Éireann has completed works at the Kealkill Water Treatment Plant in West Cork. During the works, customers did not experience any disruption to their water supply. The plant was originally shutdown after heavy rainfall at the weekend caused poor raw water quality and turbidity. This also ca
26/09/2023
Sinn Féin has called on the Irish government to cancel plans to increase petrol and diesel prices in October. The party's finance spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD said the government's plan to increase petrol and diesel prices twice more in October is "atrocious and needs to be stopped".
26/09/2023
SSE Renewables has donated £500,000 to community groups in Northern Ireland over the last year. In Northern Ireland, 112 community-based projects have benefited from the investment. The donation has also provided 70 scholarships to third level education STEM courses at Ulster University, North West
26/09/2023
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has confirmed that the annual Sustain Exchange Summit will take place at Theatre at the Mil in Newtownabbey on the 24 October. For the first time in its three-year history, the event will take place outside of Belfast. The Sustain Exchange Summit will bring
26/09/2023
Galway City Council has appointed a contractor to upgrade Quay Street. The improvement works will remove uneven surfaces and surface water ponding. Commencing next week, the works will be completed in two stages, Part A and Part B. A road closure for Part A will be in place 24/7 from 2 October to
26/09/2023
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced a £5.4 million investment at Jordanstown's Loughshore Park and Hazelbank Park. At Jordanstown's Loughshore Park, a £2.2m investment will see the introduction of significant improvement works: • Full refurbishment of caravan park facilities.
26/09/2023
SDLP has described Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's new approach to achieving net-zero emissions as a "cynical stunt". Rishi Sunak made changes to the government's climate pledges by pushing back the UK's deadline for selling new petrol and diesel cars and the phasing out of the gas boiler. The party'
26/09/2023
Contractors have been appointed to resurface 0.9 kilometres of the Portadown Road in Armagh. Resurfacing work will begin on the 2 October, and is due to be completed on the 16 October. However this is dependent on weather conditions. The road will be resurfaced from the junction with Drumadd Road
25/09/2023
A public consultation has been launched on a proposal for the installation of electric vehicle chargers every 60km on all major roads in Ireland. The National En-Route EV Charging Network Plan has been developed by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), a dedicated office of the Department of Trans
25/09/2023
Seventy five percent of Belfast's 4,800 hotel rooms are now officially accredited by Green Tourism, the global body which promotes sustainable and environmental standards across the sector. The sustainability drive was launched in 2021 in a partnership led by Visit Belfast, Belfast City Council and
25/09/2023
The Irish government is on track to deliver more social and affordable housing this year than in 2022, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The housing delivery figures for the first half of 2023 show that 2,298 social homes were delivered i
25/09/2023
Construction firm GRAHAM has scooped a Remediation Award at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards for its work on the Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) Store Extension at Dounreay. Hosted by Scottish Broadcaster Arlene Stuart, the annual awards ceremony took place on Friday 22nd at The Caves in Edinbu
25/09/2023
Work is continuing to repair a burst wastewater main on a section of pipeline from Celbridge to Leixlip Wastewater Treatment Plant. The pumps have been temporarily switched off while repairs are underway and wastewater is being tankered from Castletown Pumping Station for treatment. An emergency o
25/09/2023
An Alliance motion has been passed urging Belfast City Council to implement clean indoor air strategies in City Hall and other council-owned premises, and the council's signing of a COVID Safety Pledge. This would include reporting on the steps that have already been taken to prioritise clean indoo
25/09/2023
The National Fuel Allowance Scheme for the 2023/24 Season has commenced. Fuel Allowance, which is a means-assessed payment, will be paid for 28 weeks to around 404,000 households in Ireland. The payment is made at the weekly rate of €33 or if preferred, by way of two instalment payments of €462 ea
25/09/2023
NI-headquartered construction firm, Farrans, has won two Scottish Civil Engineering Awards for engineering excellence in the built environment in Scotland. Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven, which was delivered in a JV with Sacyr as SFN for the City of Edinburgh Council, won the Infrastructure Award for
22/09/2023
SSE Airtricity has announced a seven per cent decrease in its standard unit rates for electricity across Northern Ireland. The decrease, which is effective from the 1 November 2023, means a domestic customer will see annual costs reduce by around £89.37. Klair Neenan, Managing Director of SSE Airt
22/09/2023
Stormont's Department for Communities (DfC) has announced the closure of a grants scheme which helped homeowners with the cost of replacing their boilers. The Boiler Replacement Scheme offered a grant of up to £1,000 to households to replace boilers that are over 15 years old. Applications will no
22/09/2023
Alliance has said now is the time "for politicians to come together and ensure progress" on the growing crisis at Lough Neagh. The party's Agriculture and Environment spokesperson, John Blair MLA, made the comments after a meeting with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (D
22/09/2023
Queen's University Belfast has announced that contractor GRAHAM will begin to build accommodation on the university's new Dublin Road site. The Dublin Road site is one of three new sites across Belfast that have been acquired by Queen's. The other two sites are located at Laganbank and Brunswick st
22/09/2023
The Department for Communities (DfC) has announced a further investment of £2.6 million in Warrenpoint. The investment will bring forward a major public realm scheme in the Havelock Car Park area. Creating more shared space, the project will enhance the recently completed £2m Front Shore Scheme wh
22/09/2023
Uisce Éireann has announced that David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd has been appointed to upgrade the water supply in County Wexford. The €19 million investment in Enniscorthy will address bottlenecks in the water network, improve the water treatment facilities at Vinegar Hill and provide 11,000 peo
22/09/2023
Eakin Healthcare has announced the appointment of building contractor, Cleary Contracting Ltd, to complete a £5 million extension project in Coleraine. The construction work at Eakin Healthcare's manufacturing site is due to be completed in March 2024. The new facility is required to increase prod
22/09/2023
Biopharmaceutical company AbbVie has officially opened a new €23 million European services hub in Clonshaugh in North Dublin. The facility spans across two sites within the IDA Business Park in Clonshaugh and employs almost 400 people. Serving as an international base for a range of supply chain,
22/09/2023
Funding has been secured for essential conservation works at the Iveagh Markets in Dublin. The €9 million of funding has been announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien TD, and the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD. Fu
22/09/2023
Fibrus has added an additional £17,000 to its grassroots sports fund which will support 29 sports clubs across Northern Ireland. The Full Fibre broadband company had originally set aside £30,000 for the initiative but after applications flooded in this Spring, the company added more funding to the
21/09/2023
Bord Gáis Energy has announced cuts to gas, electricity prices and standing charges by 15.5% for its 600,000 customers. Dual fuel customers can save up to €631 per year on their Estimated Annual Bill (EAB). The new rates are effective from the 9 November for all residential customers and are in ad
21/09/2023
Flogas Ireland has invested £3.5 million in its HVO Gold Standard LPG Tanker Fleet. The company has purchased 17 new vehicles, transitioned the entire fleet to run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and installed high-spec diagnostic and tracking software for road safety. As the energy partner of
21/09/2023
Contractors have been appointed to resurface two kilometres of the Aghory Road in Richhill. Resurfacing work will begin on the 25 September, and is due to be completed on the 20 October. However this is dependent on weather conditions. The road will be resurfaced from Brookvale Crescent. In order
21/09/2023
Sinn Féin has said ESB's "extortionate" electricity profit announcement is a "slap in the face" to struggling homeowners. The party's East Derry MLA, Caoimhe Archibald, made the comments after the energy company announced it made €676 million of profits in the first six months of 2023. ESB Group h
21/09/2023
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has marked the completion of the Portrush Kerr Street and Harbour Public Realm scheme. The scheme has upgraded the lighting and paving of the pedestrian walkways from Station Square to the west side of the Harbour. The improvement works also increased access
21/09/2023
Uisce Éireann has announced that Farrans Construction has been appointed to replace four kilometres of old water mains in County Leitrim this winter. The new pipework along the L-2059, from Tullaghan to Redbrae, will stop sporadic bursts and provide locals with a more reliable water supply. This p
21/09/2023
Impact Network NI Ltd has been awarded £500,000 of funding to upgrade its facilities on Main Street in Randalstown. The renovation plans have been supported through £250,000 of funding from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Community Capital Fund and £250,000 from the Department of Levellin
21/09/2023
SFM Engineering has extended its premises which has increased production and created new jobs. The expansion works at the company's new 80,000 sq ft headquarters in Keady has enabled employee numbers to rise from 60 to 100. With a £3.5 million investment from the Bank of Ireland UK, the company ha
21/09/2023
New pumps at Ballygomartin Water Pumping Station (WPS) have contributed to energy savings and lower costs for NI Water. Ballygomartin WPS is one of 16 sites across Northern Ireland where pumping systems have been upgraded as a way of reducing NI Water's energy usage and operational costs. Ballygo
21/09/2023
GES Group has been recognised as one of Ireland's Best Managed Companies this year. The industry-leading organisation was recognised at an awards ceremony for demonstrating superior business performance for the sixth time in 2023. Deloitte Ireland leads the programme, in association with the Bank
20/09/2023
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has approved plans for a £90 million housing development in Ballyclare, County Antrim. Proposals submitted by Craighill Developments Ltd feature a 300-unit housing development, retail and services units, a community hub, children's playground and medical/ fit
20/09/2023
Global Wind Projects has announced the completion of its first onshore wind project in Ireland. The company has contracts to install and provide M&E services for client, Nordex, at wind farms in Galway, Mayo and Offaly. Works began in County Galway in December 2022 and were recently completed. As
20/09/2023
Plans for major improvement works in Glengormley town centre have been approved by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Planning Committee. The project whic is due to commence in spring/ summer 2024 will feature upgraded footpaths, tree planting, new railings/ walls, street furniture, improvem
20/09/2023
Construction work is continuing to take place to upgrade the wastewater collection system in Athlone. The €114 million landmark project will facilitate sustainable growth and development, whilst meeting the needs of homes and businesses. At present, there are 18 storm water overflow outlets withi
20/09/2023
Sinn Féin has urged the Irish government and the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to act as "families continue to be crippled by sky-high energy bills". The party's spokesperson for the Environment and Climate Action, Darren O'Rourke TD, said Irish homeowners are suffering with high
20/09/2023
Plans for a new Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International Airport have been approved by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Planning Committee. JH Turkington & Sons are to develop a new 81-room Premier Inn Hotel with an investment of £5.5 million. The construction phase is expected to suppo
20/09/2023
Monkstown Boxing Club has received planning permission for a new community hub in Newtownabbey. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for ‘The Box’, which will see demolition of the existing club and creation of a community wellbeing hub. The hub will feat
20/09/2023
SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables have donated over €155,000 to community groups in Galway, Ireland. A total of 51 local groups close to Galway Wind Park have benefited from the investment through the wind farm's Local Community Fund. The Galway Wind Park Community Fund was launched in 2018
20/09/2023
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has been presented with a Zero Waste Award for its emphasis on waste minimisation, reuse and recycling. Environmental charity, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, created the award which aims to recognise and celebrate the efforts of councils in Northern Ireland in
20/09/2023
The Construction Professionals Skillnet has launched a new programme in collaboration with Griffith College to support the industry which requires upskilling in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). MMC covers different types of construction involving significant portions, or all, of the building b
19/09/2023
Funding has been secured for a refurbishment project at Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE) in Dublin. The improvement works that will enhance the accessibility and energy facilities at the college will be carried out by the City of Dublin Education and Training Board. Announcing the c
19/09/2023
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced that Inspectors from the Major Hazards and Transport Team (MHT) will be visiting sites to assess how workplace transport activities are being managed. As part of the 'Drive Danger Out' campaign, the site inspections will be
19/09/2023
Construction work has commenced on an extension at Parkhall Integrated College. The investment of £4.4 million from the Fresh Start Programme will create a purpose built sixth form accommodation, enhancing the school's campus. In January 2018, the Parkhall campus benefited from a £20.7 million new
19/09/2023
Operating profit at ESB Group has seen a 30% rise during the first six months of the year to €676 million amidst a time of high energy prices for Irish customers. The company's interim results for January to June this year reveal that operating profit has increased by €157 million compared to the s
19/09/2023
Ørsted has partnered with Terra Solar to support Ireland's low-carbon future and energy supply. With a capacity of up to 400 MW, the projects have the potential to power over 90,000 homes, bringing Ørsted's solar pipeline in Ireland to over 600 MW. Dependant on grid route consent and a grid offer,
19/09/2023
Repair work is ongoing following a large burst to a water main in County Meath. Uisce Éireann is currently working to restore the water supply impacting customers in Crossakiel, Moylagh, Drumone, Newcastle and surrounding areas. Due to the size of the burst, reservoirs have depleted to unsafe leve
19/09/2023
Wicklow Town & District Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with SSE Renewables to help secure Ireland's energy future and create jobs. SSE Renewables will support the Chamber's communications activities for the next 12 months. Stephen Delaney, President, Wicklow Town & District Chamber of Commerce,
19/09/2023
Sinn Féin has accused the Irish government of "sitting on their hands doing nothing" as struggling homeowners face more mortgage rate hikes. The party's spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD is urging the government to introduce a mortgage interest relief scheme. Deputy Doherty was speaking a
19/09/2023
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has commenced a two-week quarry safety inspection campaign across Ireland focusing on safe machinery guarding and maintenance activities. The campaign that began on 18 September, follows an inspection campaign in May which identified safety areas of concern. Th
19/09/2023
A County Down man has been fined for waste offences. Jonathon Irvine, aged 55, was fined £4,000 for waste offences after pleading guilty at Newry Magistrates Court. The offences related to the unauthorised disposal on controlled waste at a site owned by Mr Irvine adjacent to 109 Longstone road, An
18/09/2023
Henry Brothers has secured its first place on the North West Construction Hub Framework (NWCH), which has helped deliver almost £2.8 billion worth of projects since it as established in 2009. Henry Brothers, the Northern Ireland-headquartered contractor, began its expansion into the North West in 2
18/09/2023
NI Water has announced a programme of upgrade works for Ballygarvey Wastewater Pumping Station (WwPS) in Ballymena. The works are planned to begin on Monday 25th September and will see a complete overhaul of the existing pumping station as well as the installation of a new larger diameter pumping m
18/09/2023
A new workplace transport inspection programme has been announced by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) Major Hazards and Transport Team (MHT). The 'Drive Danger Out' campaign will see the HSENI and MHT increase the number of inspections of companies working in the haulage
18/09/2023
Uisce Éireann has partnered with Limerick City and County Council for a programme of water infrastructure upgrade works in Lisnafulla, which once complete will provide a more reliable water supply and reduce leakage to homes and businesses. The significant works involve the replacement of more than
18/09/2023
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched a two-week programme of quarry inspections, to review safe machinery guarding and maintenance activities. The inspection campaign follows a campaign in May which identified key safety areas of concern including inadequate machine guarding, lack of
18/09/2023
A new Regional Athletics Hub has opened in Limerick and is set to elevate the standard of athletes training and competing in the city. The facility, which is located in Newcastle West, includes an eight-lane synthetic international standard athletics track with a surrounding walking track. Works h
18/09/2023
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson, Pearse Doherty TD, has called on the banking sector to help homeowners affected by defective blocks. Mr Doherty TD stated that the Government's redress scheme has "badly let down" victims of the defective block scandal. The Sinn Féin politician urged banks to take a
18/09/2023
The Catalyst Inbound Investors event in Belfast this year saw an increase in female-led companies taking part. The event offered more than 45 Northern Ireland start-up and scale-up companies, who are seeking investment of up to £10 million plus, to meet more than 50 venture capital firms. Those th
18/09/2023
NI concrete manufacturer and supplier FP McCann has been appointed to deliver the Strabane North Greenway project in County Tyrone. The project will provide approximately 1.4 kilometres of new greenway along the former Great Northern Railway line. This will improve the off-road connectivity for non
18/09/2023
Contractors have been appointed to resurface 300 metres of the A29 Dungannon Street in Moy to strengthen the carriageway. Resurfacing work begins today, 18 September, and is due to be completed on the 23 September. The carriageway will be resurfaced from the Diamond to the entrance of Moy Regiona
15/09/2023
Over £2 million refurbishment work is now complete at Antrim Forum's newest fitness suite. Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper, officially opened the new facility and described it as an "exciting time for residents". He also said the suite will encourage the public "to use the
15/09/2023
Belfast's newest park which opens on Saturday, 16 September, will offer the chance for communities "to come together, enjoy events, get active and have fun". The new linear park, known as Springvale Park on the Forth Meadow Community Greenway, connects the West Circular Road and Springfield Road.
15/09/2023
Catagen, Terex and WrightBus have been awarded £6.27 million of funding to decarbonise heavy-duty machinery offering a robust solution for the industry. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero provided the funding through phase two of the Red Diesel Programme, which is part of a £8.1m proje
15/09/2023
SSE Renewables has donated over €1 million to Irish community groups. In Ireland, 382 groups have benefited from the investment that comes from revenues earned by wind farms across the country. The funding helps rural communities develop their facilities with energy efficiency and upgrade the susta
15/09/2023
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan is being urged by Fine Gael politicians to invest in transport infrastructures in Ireland. Micheál Carrigy, Fine Gael’s Longford Senator organised a meeting with Minister Ryan on Wednesday, 12 September, to express that "clarity is required on stalled projects around t
15/09/2023
The Irish government is being urged to help struggling householders after the European Central Bank (ECB) announced its 10th interest rate hike since July 2022. Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty TD described the increase as "extremely worrying" and has called for a temporary and targeted mortgage interest
15/09/2023
Uisce Éireann has restored the water supply in Donegal following a technical fault on Thursday, 14 September. The fault that occurred at the Ardsbeg Water Treatment Plant impacted the water production in Gortahork, Falcarragh and surrounding areas. Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the water supply
15/09/2023
A public consultation has launched for an Environmental Improvement Scheme in Gilford, Markethill and Rathfriland in Northern Ireland. The scheme, which was put in place by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council, will see an investment of over £2 million in rural towns as part of the Small Se
15/09/2023
Weev has been appointed to install and operate 25 rapid electric chargers at locations in the Republic of Ireland. Louth County Council and East Border Region have selected the privately operated EV charging network to boost the public charging network in the border region. Motorists in Donegal, S
15/09/2023
Following a request from the DUP's Ian Paisley, Northern Ireland Water has confirmed that the water supplied from all its Water Treatment Works, including water extracted from Lough Neagh, is safe to drink and use. The company stated that it is continuing to monitor its raw water intake from all of
14/09/2023
A five star hotel in Dublin has entered into a 21-month Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with energy supplier Flogas Enterprise. The Merrion Hotel is the first hotel in Irelan to sign a CPPA to ensure it is powered by 100% renewable electricity harnessed from wind energy. This will permit
14/09/2023
Sinn Féin’s Chris MacManus MEP has welcomed a European Parliament vote in favour of new EU laws on air pollution. Speaking from Strasbourg, the MEP for the Midlands Northwest said: "It is hugely positive to see the Ambient Air Quality Directive adopted by the European Parliament today. "This legis
14/09/2023
SSE Renewables' annual Community Investment Review reveals the company has donated over £10 million to community groups across the United Kingdom and Ireland in the last year. A total of £10.4m in wind-powered community funding from SSE Renewables was presented to 1,066 projects across Ireland, Eng
14/09/2023
Coffey Construction Ltd has made significant progress on the Athenry Sewerage Scheme in Galway. Construction work is continuing to take place along the Caheroyn Road to improve the existing sewer network in the Athenry area and reduce the risk of overflows into the River Clarin. The €13 million p
14/09/2023
Pharmaceutical company Astellas has revealed plans to build a €330 million state-of-the-art facility in Tralee, County Kerry. By submitting a planning application the company will be one step closer to expanding their capacity and capabilities for aseptic drug products, reinforcing stable global su
14/09/2023
Construction company Farrans has been shortlisted in two categories of the All-Ireland Sustainability Awards. The awards will take place at the Europa Hotel in Belfast on the 5 October. Selected from over 225 entries across the Ireland, the two categories Farrans has been shortlisted for are the N
14/09/2023
Proof that forestry is gaining in importance – not just in its own right but in the spin-off benefits the sector brings to those engaged in it – is something that is becoming more evident across the board. Viewed in the abstract, forestry has become 'big business', spurred on by climate pressures a
14/09/2023
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar T.D has welcomed the announcement that energy firms are to lower prices given the financial strain that many individuals are currently facing. The price reduction will take effect from October and November this year. Joined by the Minister for Environment, Climate and Commun
14/09/2023
Contractors have been appointed to resurface approximately 1 kilometre of the B67 Moyarget Road in Ballycastle to improve the road's surface quality. Resurfacing work will begin on the 18 September and is due to be completed on the 30 September. However this is dependent on weather conditions. The
14/09/2023
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has unveiled a safety awareness campaign called 'Drive Danger Out' to promote their ongoing inspection programme. Over the period of 10 years, from 2012 to 2022, incidents in the workplace involving workplace vehicles have claimed the liv
13/09/2023
Construction firm Graham and Lacuna Developments are joining developer and residential manager, Watkin Jones, to work on the first Build-To-Rent (BTR) scheme in Northern Ireland. Yesterday, 12 September, key stakeholders gathered at the construction site situated at The Loft Lines in Belfast's Tita
13/09/2023
Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD) Ireland has officially opened a new site in Meath in addition to its facilities in Carlow. As one of the country's leading healthcare companies, the project represents a recent investment of over €1 billion between the facilities in Carlow and Dunboyne in County Meath.
13/09/2023
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson, Pearse Doherty TD, has called on the Minister for Finance to cancel his plans for two separate tax hikes on petrol and diesel in October. The price of petrol and diesel will face a price increase on the 11 October as carbon tax surges. On the 31 October, excise duty
13/09/2023
Land and Property Services (LPS) are reminding landlords that their rate bill must be paid in full by 29 September to secure an allowance on this year's rates. Those who are responsible for paying rates on one or more properties that are rented out may be entitled to a 10% allowance on the current
13/09/2023
Representatives from the SDLP met with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) yesterday, 12 September, to discuss the issues with Lough Neagh. SDLP Mid Ulster MLA, Patsy McGlone, requested the meeting after the presence of blue-green algae in the water has contributed to an environmental di
13/09/2023
Northern Irish developer Lotus Property has revealed plans for a £20 million aparthotel on Belfast’s Wellington Place. Lotus Property acquired The Well, the former HMRC office accommodation in 2020. Planning approval was granted earlier this year to re-purpose the 40,000 sq ft building. Following
13/09/2023
In collaboration with Kerry County Council, Uisce Éireann is replacing over three kilometres of water mains in Malainn, County Kerry, to improve the water supply. Ward and Burke Construction Ltd are to carry out the works in late September and the project is set to be completed by the end of Novemb
13/09/2023
Global real estate investment company, Kennedy Wilson, has finished the construction of three major multifamily developments, which adds 800 units to their portfolio. The developments are situated in Coopers Cross, The Grange and Sanford Lodge. William McMorrow, Chairman and CEO of Kennedy Wilson
13/09/2023
Artermis Technologies has been awarded a £15.5 million contract to develop electric passenger vessel services, while a new NI consortium of Wrightbus, Catagen and Terex, have been awarded funding to test new quarrying technologies. These announcement come alongside the launch of a global investment
13/09/2023
Bilco UK, a leading provider of roof safety and access solutions, has announced its expansion across Ireland with an exclusive distribution partnership with Crossflow. The new partnership will see Crossflow act as the sole supplier across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, of Bilco UK's
12/09/2023
Farrans has reached a significant milestone in the delivery of the Bottleworks project in Cork, as the last of the external scaffolding was dismantled and a second tower crane removed from site. The project is being built at the old Coca Cola bottling site at Carrigrohane Road in Cork on behalf of
12/09/2023
Ireland and the UK have signed a new Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) to increase cooperation for developing offshore renewable energy, explore further electricity interconnection opportunities and enhance security of gas supplies The first MoU on 'Cooperation in the Energy Transition, Offshore R
12/09/2023
NI's innovative maritime engineering firm, Artemis Technologies, has unveiled its groundbreaking 100% electric workboat, 'Pioneer of Belfast', at London International Shipping Week. The launch marks the vessel's inaugural journey outside Northern Ireland, coinciding with London International Shippi
12/09/2023
The second phase of regeneration work by the Biodiversity and Landscape Services team at St James' Linear Park has officially opened. With the intention of reinventing the linear park, the area between the Fatima Luas stop and Basin Lane has been transformed into a large play and exercise area. The
12/09/2023
Uisce Éireann has commenced works to replace old water mains along the Station Road in Dunkerrin, providing the community with a reliable water supply. Ward and Burke Construction are completing the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann. Work has begun in Ballyrihy and will continue from the junction
12/09/2023
A recent poll has highlighted that 75% of people in Northern Ireland are concerned about plastic waste on a global scale. Commissioned by international development agency Tearfund the poll revealed 86% of responders felt governments needed to take either a large or very large responsibility for tac
12/09/2023
Ulster Unionist ministers has raised concerns over the "worsening Lough Neagh pollution situation", calling for renewed efforts to develop a unified strategy to address these issues. UUP Environment spokespeople, Tom Elliott MLA said: "As far back as 2012, our party were calling for a commitment ac
12/09/2023
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has announced funding of £260,000 for 12 community projects working to improve water quality. NIEA Chief Executive, Paul Donnelly, made the announcement during a visit to Armagh Angling Club, where he said that funding was aimed at local communities an
12/09/2023
Construction firm GRAHAM's Wellbeing Team have scooped the 'Wellbeing at Work' award at the Business in the Community Responsible Business awards at the ICC Belfast. The awards ceremony was attended by representatives from all industries including construction, food and drink, manufacturing, retail
12/09/2023
Funding has been allocated for two projects at locations run by Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board. The Petersburg Outdoor Education and Training Centre in Clonbur and GRETB Training Centre in Mervue Business and Technology Park, Galway City will benefit from part of the next tranche
11/09/2023
Construction work has commenced on a refurbishment project at Coleraine Grammar School. The school opened in September 2015 following the amalgamation of Coleraine Academical Institution and Coleraine High School. The investment of over £11 million from the Department of Education's School Enhance
11/09/2023
Contractors are to commence work of a road resurfacing project in Dromara, Co Down. The work, which is to start on 25 September, will take place on B7 Rathfriland Road. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.9 kilometre stretch of the Rathfriland Road from a location 60
11/09/2023
Derry City and Strabane District Council has been given go'ahead for construction work to begin on land on the Tullymore Road. The environmental improvements are to take place in the Currynierin area of the city. Works will include a new play area, access paths, a grass playing field, boundary fenc
11/09/2023
The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) has unveiled a week of live and online events to show how it can accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and resource efficient built environment. Building and construction is a carbon and resource intensive industry, with construction waste accountin
11/09/2023
The Affordable Warmth Scheme (AWS) designed to help those on lower incomes, and who are living in private accommodation, with the costs of energy efficiency measures, has been extended for a further two years. Changes to the AWS have now come into effect from 01 September 2023. Funded by the Depar
11/09/2023
Contractors will begin resurfacing works on a carriageway in Enniskillen on Monday 18 September. Resurfacing work will take place for 650 metres of the A46 Loughshore Road from Binmore Road Junction to Tullybay Holiday Homes. The road will be closed between 9.30am and 4.30pm. A two-way diversion w
11/09/2023
As a vehicle leasing business for 27 years, Fleet Financial is to introduce a scheme to help give businesses a boost in retaining and maintaining staff satisfaction rates. Whilst easing the transition to greener vehicles. Similar to cycle to work initiatives, the salary sacrifice scheme will allow
08/09/2023
NI construction firm GRAHAM has scooped the 'Best Energy Achievement in Construction Award' at the prestigious 2023 Business Energy Achievement Awards. The firms entry titled 'Constructing a Sustainable Future' was chosen by experienced industry judges who commented "with its industry leading initi
08/09/2023
A major retail park at the heart of Lisburn city centre has been put of for sale, seeking offers in excess of £4.85 million. Laganbank Retail Park comprises three retail units and a coffee shop and is currently home to occupiers TK Maxx, Pure Gym, Upstairs Downstairs and Ground Coffee. Including m
08/09/2023
A new Community Youth Centre has officially opened in Clonakilty, Co Cork. The purpose built, fully accessible centre will play a vital role in empowering and supporting young people in the area, providing them with a safe, inclusive environment to meet. The centre, which has been made possible t
08/09/2023
SSE Renewables has submitted plans for a proposed Solar Farm project to be co-located adjacent to its existing Richfield Wind Farm in Ireland's 'Sunny South East'. The planning application, which is being submitted to Wexford County Council, proposes the development of a around 21MW solar photovolt
08/09/2023
Sorensen Civil Engineering has been appointed to carry out the N73 Annakisha Road Improvement Scheme in north Cork. The N73 is a popular tourist route between the East and Southwest which also provides access to the N8/M8 to Dublin via Mitchelstown. The scheme, covering a 3.5km section of the N73 N
08/09/2023
Dublin City Council has coordinated a multi-agency checkpoint operation to tackle illegal waste activities and to ensure compliance with waste regulations in terms of movement of waste, in its role as lead authority for the Eastern Midlands Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authority (WERLA). The ope
08/09/2023
Mortgage interest costs have increased by 51 per cent over the past year, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Following the revelation, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has called for the introduction of temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief to support s
08/09/2023
HPC (Home Project Centre) Group, a leading provider to the construction industry, has announced that it has acquired the business of HandyHardware.ie, one of Ireland's largest tools, hardware, workwear, and safety product e-commerce platforms. The acquisition will further enhance HPC Group's e-com
07/09/2023
NI construction firm Farrans has been appointed on a major works framework covering highways and transportation projects in Yorkshire. Alongside the alliance partners, Farrans will deliver projects valued over £7 million. The framework firms will be used by Leeds Council and the wider Yorkshire Hi
07/09/2023
The Shannon Airport Group and Irish energy firm ESB have completed a major lighting project which will see Shannon Airport's energy consumption in lighting cut by two thirds. The project, funded through ESB's Smart Energy Services, saw the replacement of over 4,000 indoor and outdoor lighting with
07/09/2023
Cairn Construction has started improvement works on Interim Capel Street in Dublin. The project aims to enhance the overall experience for pedestrians, cyclists, and the wider community while revitalising one of Dublin's iconic streets. The project will focus on the section between Ryder's Row an
07/09/2023
Energy supplier Electric Ireland has announced a reduction to residential electricity and gas prices by 10% and 12% respectively for over 1.1 million customers, effective from 01 November 2023. The decreases - in both the unit rate and standing charge - equate to a saving of €17.67 per month on t
07/09/2023
The Alliance Party has raised concerns over funding for wastewater treatment following many recent incidents of pollution. The department's previous permanent secretary has written concerns about the risk of pollution to NI's coastal waters and detailing that to live within budget would require ces
07/09/2023
A new energy support scheme has launched for businesses that were impacted by significant increases in the cost of Kerosene during 2022. The Business Users Support Scheme for Kerosene (BUSSK) will compensate eligible businesses for 50% of the increased cost of Kerosene purchased for heating their b
07/09/2023
Westermo has officially opened its new site in Dublin. The firm has also announced plans for continued growth in Ireland, expanding capacity and adding a range of highly skilled engineering, research, and supply chain positions, along with a broad range of additional support roles. The expansio
06/09/2023
Dublin's Merrion House has been brought to market by joint agents Savills and Hooke & MacDonald for €19.75 million. The sale of Project Vista comprises the prominent Merrion House office building and adjoining lands in Dublin 4. Merrion House extends to approx. 8,036 sq m (86,493 sq ft) over thre
06/09/2023
Uisce Éireann is working in partnership with Cork County Council to replace approximately 2.7km of old and damaged water mains in Clonakilty, Co Cork that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage. The existing watermains are being replaced with new modern pipes. The section of works will start at
06/09/2023
A new energy support scheme for businesses impacted by significant increases in the cost of Kerosene during 2022, has been announced by Minister Simon Coveney. The Business Users Support Scheme for Kerosene (BUSSK) will compensate eligible businesses for 50% of the increased cost of Kerosene purcha
06/09/2023
Farrans Construction has called on schools and community groups across NI to express their interest in participating in a pollinator programme, as part of the firm's commitment to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (AIPP). The AIPP is a framework which brings together different sectors across the isl
06/09/2023
HGV operators across Ireland will be able to purchase carbon neutral fuel, at select Circle K fuel stations nationwide for their CNG fleet. Flogas Enterprise has signed a contract with Circle K to supply biomethane which can be compressed into a renewable fuel known as BioCNG at its fuelling statio
06/09/2023
Coffey Construction has been appointed to carry out upgrade works on the treated water storage facility at Kilmallock Bridge in Wexford. Once completed, the upgrade will provide improved water quality and security of supply for over 11,000 people in Castlebridge, Ballymurn, Crossabeg, Curracloe, Gl
06/09/2023
firmus energy has announced a cut to its gas prices for customers across the Ten Towns area from 01 October. Tariffs for domestic and small business customers will be reduced by 7.56%, the third tariff decrease from firmus energy during 2023. The annual gas bill of a typical household with a credi
06/09/2023
NI Water has unveiled its Just a Minute (JAM) Card across the entire organisation. The JAM card allows anyone with a hidden disability or communication barriers to discreetly ask for 'Just A Minute' of patience when they need it. The achievement of the JAM card accreditation demonstrates NI Water
05/09/2023
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Fingal, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, South Dublin, and Wicklow County Councils has completed six major upgrades to sewer and water networks across the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the past year. Over 3km's of new pipeline have been constructed in urban and c
05/09/2023
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has launched the Enniskillen Place Shaping Plan 2035, described as a transformative vision for Enniskillen's future. This comprehensive plan maps out an ambitious yet feasible roadmap that will steer the town's strategies, activities, and investments over the ne
05/09/2023
Waterford City & County Council has appealed for expressions of interest from private developers and building contractors as it seeks to purchase 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments and houses for social and affordable housing through turnkey developments. The Council is seeking expressions of inte
05/09/2023
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) are seeking input to help shape proposals for the future of transport. DfI is working alongside five local councils and key stakeholders to draft proposals for the future transport network in Antrim & Newtownabbey, Ards & North Down, Belfast City, Lisburn & C
05/09/2023
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Planning Committee has recommended the approval of two commercial planning applications in Moira and Dundonald. In Moira, the agricultural and food processing business, Fane Valley plans to invest £4.5 million in a 5,500 square metre state-of-the-art office and
05/09/2023
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has welcomed her Danish counterpart Minister Louise Schack Elholm to Castleblayney Co. Monaghan for a programme of meetings to discuss approaches to rural development best practice and to view Irish rural development projects in
04/09/2023
Farrans Construction has officially launched its application process for 50 high-demand positions on its industry leading graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates in June and September 2024. Farrans Foundation is an award-winning, two year graduate programme which provides applican
04/09/2023
SSE Renewables has announced the conclusion of successful geophysical surveys off the South and East coasts of Ireland. The geophysical surveys have been completed by specialist Cork-based offshore site investigation company Green Rebel. The surveys, which took place over the course of three months
04/09/2023
Work has started to upgrade and improve Kenmare Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kerry. Once operational, the upgraded wastewater treatment plant will ensure environmental compliance with national and EU regulations and protect water quality in the River Finnihy, and it will also support the long-term
04/09/2023
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has officially opened Focus Housing Association new 20-unit development at Connaught Street which is providing homes for families and individuals in Phibsboro, Dublin. The transformation of the Connaught Street site from a disused tire yard into a much-needed a
04/09/2023
Essential work is to be carried out on the water network in Howth on Tuesday, 05 September from 10am to 4pm. The works may lead to low water pressure and interruption to the water supply for homes and businesses in Howth and surrounding areas in Dublin 13. Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, Dave
04/09/2023
A new Education and Training Facility at Cavan Institute has officially opened. This is a significant investment and enhancement of training facilities in the Cavan Monaghan areas and will significantly improve the learning experience of many students in this region. The new Education and Training
04/09/2023
Electric Ireland has issued an apology to customers who were left without power due to a fault with key pad top-ups. The energy firm is working to fix the issue as soon as possible. A spokesperson from the firm said: "Some Electric Ireland keypad customers in Northern Ireland are affected by an er
04/09/2023
Sinn Féin has hit out at the Government's housing plan. The party's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD has said that "two years in and the Government housing plan is making the housing crisis worse". He said: "After more than a year delay the Government finally launched their housing plan on Sep
01/09/2023
A major regeneration project at the site of Silverwood Golf and Leisure Complex is to be progressed to the procurement stage, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has announced. The process will allow the Council to ascertain potential future investment interest in leisure and recre
01/09/2023
Work is to start on a carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme in Moneyreagh The resurfacing scheme, on A23 Moneyreagh Road, extends 100 metres south of Knockbracken Road/Gransha Road junction to Hillsborough Road, will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The work will co
01/09/2023
People across Northern Ireland are being urged to inform the country's response to the threats presented by climate change. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched the first of three public consultations to inform NI's Carbon Budget, with its finding being
01/09/2023
New legislation to address windfall profits in the energy sector has been introduced by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan. The new Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill provides for a cap on the market revenues generated by non
01/09/2023
Belfast is set to host Europe's largest archaeology conference, with more than 3,000 delegates expected to attend events at Queen's University and other venues across the city. The city won the bid to host the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) annual conference in 2019 and it joins a ste
01/09/2023
Ministers have called for input on draft policy to support the creation of a more sustainable and compact settlements and supporting more diverse housing types. Publishing the Draft 'Sustainable and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities' for consultation, Minister for Housing, Loc
01/09/2023
Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Jack Chambers TD, has officially opened the extension of the Great Western Greenway from Achill Sound to Cashel. The official opening of the new 5km extension of the Great Western Gree
