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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for May 2024
16/05/2024
Jacobs has revealed plans to create over 100 jobs in Ireland within the next two years as it officially opens its new office in Sandyford, Dublin. The office opening, officiated by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD, also coincides with Jacobs celebrating 50 years in Ireland. Jacobs is the l
16/05/2024
Sisk has been appointed to construct a new £25 million extension building as part of the Diamond-II upgrade for Diamond Light Source (Diamond), the UK's national synchrotron. Work has started on the Diamond, located at the Harwell Science campus in Oxfordshire. This science facility will receive a
16/05/2024
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has released its data on the number of Commencement Notices for April, revealing that work has commenced on 18,182 homes. As April's figure is up 605 per cent on the same period of 2023, this is the highest figure recorded in any month since
16/05/2024
GRAHAM has announced that its A164 and Jock's Lodge junction has achieved an 'Excellent' rating in its first Considerate Construction Scheme (CCS) audit. The company received an excellent rating across all three categories of the scheme including Respect for the Community, Care for the Environment
16/05/2024
Queen's University Belfast has opened applications for its fully funded Master's level Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) courses in project management. The university is offering funded courses in Construction and Project Management, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) Project Management. An o
16/05/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded a Gold Medal, a distinction awarded to the top five per cent of companies evaluated by EcoVadis. The award recognises the excellence of McLaughlin & Harvey's sustainability management system and its pledge to advocate transparency across its supply chain. EcoVad
16/05/2024
Wind Energy Ireland has awarded the Niamh Burke Memorial Bursary to students from Cavan and Waterford City, supporting their study and research in the field of renewable energy. The recipients of the 2024 bursary are Jarlaith Brady and Thomas Walsh. Jarlaith aims to pursue an MSc in Mechanical and
16/05/2024
Clare County Council has launched a public consultation on the pre-draft phase of its Biodiversity Action Plan 2024-2030. The new Clare Biodiversity Action Plan, coordinated by Clare County Council’s Biodiversity Office, sets out the vision and direction for biodiversity management for the next si
16/05/2024
Contractors are set to commence a road improvement scheme on the B109 Clandeboye Road in Bangoron Monday 20 May 2024. The resurfacing scheme, at a cost of £655,000, will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 550 metre stretch of the Clandeboye Road between the A2 West Circular Road junction and Avon
16/05/2024
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced that a £700,000 major maintenance scheme on the M3 Lagan Bridge is set to begin. The works which will commence on 24 May will include the replacement of 10 bridge bearings along the M3 Lagan Bridge which will ensure that the structure remains in
15/05/2024
GRAHAM and TODD Architects have welcomed 20 students from Queen's University Belfast to The Loft Lines, a landmark residential-led development in the Titanic Quarter. The first-year architecture and engineering students saw the excavation and laying of foundations and witnessed the importance of te
15/05/2024
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has announced a funding offer to build more affordable homes for lower income tenants as part of the forthcoming Housing Supply Strategy. The Intermediate Rent scheme will provide funding through a long-term, low-interest government loan to an operator. This oper
15/05/2024
A contract has been signed between Cork County Council and J.D. Buckley Construction Ltd for the development of 16 social housing units at Sleaveen East, Macroom in County Cork. The new homes will feature a blend of four 2-bedroom townhouses, ten 1-bedroom apartments and two 2-bedroom apartments.
15/05/2024
AG, a paving and building products manufacturer, was recognised for its sustainability strides as it was crowned Sustainable Manufacturing Business of the Year at the 2024 Business Eye Sustainability Awards. The award recognises manufacturers that prioritise sustainability throughout their operati
15/05/2024
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has approved an extension to a primary school in south Belfast and the development of a heritage and community centre in west Belfast. The proposed single-storey extension and an additional eight-classroom school building are intended for St Bride's Primary
15/05/2024
Uisce Éireann has launched an eight week public consultation on a long-term strategy to guarantee sufficient wastewater services for the Cork Metropolitan region. The first of its kind, the 50-year Cork Wastewater Strategy will evaluate all wastewater treatment and network infrastructure within the
15/05/2024
The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Jennifer Gilmour, has officially opened several new and refurbished play parks, highlighting a £650,000 investment by Ards and North Down Borough Council. New play parks in Bangor and Ballygowan have been officially opened, with more to follow in Newtown
15/05/2024
Alliance has hit out at the Executive saying that it's 'unacceptable' that the publication of Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) has been subject to more delay. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson, John Blair MLA, made the comments following Question Time in the Assembly on
14/05/2024
Gordon Lyons MLA, the Minister for Communities, has accompanied the Choice Housing team on a visit to the first fully mixed-tenure apartment development in Northern Ireland. This development which is located at the current King's Hall site in Belfast is due to be handed over on 5 June 2024. The £1
14/05/2024
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's planning department has approved a new £50 million residential development on the Ballymaconaghy Road in Castlereagh. The planning application was submitted by Banbridge based Lotus Homes and the Benmore Group, two of Northern Ireland's leading development and i
14/05/2024
Galway County Council has announced that a new 22-home social housing scheme was officially opened in Glenamaddy. This new development was opened by the Leas Chathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr. Evelyn Francis Parsons and Cathaoirleach of the Ballinasloe Municipal District, Cllr. Declan Ge
14/05/2024
Fianna Fáil's candidate in the European Elections for the Midlands North West, Barry Cowen TD has reiterated the need to accelerate renewable projects for Ireland's energy future. Last month, Deputy Cowen warned about an impending energy crisis unless immediate adjustments are made to the planning
14/05/2024
Farrans joins the newly established Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water, a six-year research collaboration between Queen's University, Trinity College Dublin and Reading University. The new Co-Centre will deliver solutions to the most pressing challenges posed by climate change, biodiversi
14/05/2024
Somerville Enterprise Holdings Ltd has received a recommendation for approval to convert the property located at 4 Ballyoran Lane, Dundonald, into its new headquarters. The Planning Committee of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council acknowledges the significance of this application, which promises to
14/05/2024
Donegal County Council has welcomed €12,168,842 of funding for the Creeslough Community Regeneration Project under the Fifth Call of the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). The initiative, valued at €13,529,935, aims to improve community infrastructure and amenities within the Village C
14/05/2024
GRAHAM has announced that BT Group's Riverside Tower in Belfast has been shortlisted in the 'Refurbished/Recycled Workplace' category at the British Council for Offices (BCO) Northern Awards 2024. The award-nominated workspace has been transformed to align with the colleague-focused 'Better Workpla
14/05/2024
Uisce Éireann has continued its commitment to improving communities across Limerick with a €3 million investment in Mungret. Uisce Éireann played a crucial role in funding the newly finished water and wastewater infrastructure within Limerick City and County Council's Mungret Local Infrastructure
14/05/2024
Northern Ireland's full fibre broadband provider, Fibrus, has urged rural community groups to apply for its £60,000 2024 Community Fund. Since launching in 2021, the company has dedicated £115,000 to support local groups in Northern Ireland through its fund. This sponsorship will continue throughou
13/05/2024
JS Dooley Contracting Ltd has been appointed by Kildare County Council to develop County Kildare's Food, Drinks and Agritech Hub at the former Model School in Athy. The project which has commenced today, 13 May, and is expected to be completed by Q3, 2025. When complete, the hub will be home to Co
13/05/2024
GRAHAM has scooped three accolades at the annual Business Eye Sustainability Awards. The company received the Net Zero Award, Best Sustainability Team Award (two consecutive years) and Green Building (Highly commended) for Belfast Harbour Studios – Phase Two. Although recognising the work that is
13/05/2024
Gas Network Ireland's April Gas Demand Report has revealed that 42 per cent of Ireland's electricity was generated by gas. Total gas demand fell by seven per cent month-on-month from March and three per cent year-on-year from April 2023. After a windy period in February and March, gas was the most
13/05/2024
Ulster University's new Belfast Campus has received the Liam McCormick prize for Northern Ireland's Building of the Year from the Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA). Belfast's £364 million campus, rising 14 floors high, was designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, McAdam Design, Scott Tall
13/05/2024
European provider of low carbon cement technologies, Ecocem, has appointed Sally Anne Sherry as Managing Director for its UK and Ireland business operations. In this position, Sally Anne will play a key role in driving Ecocem's growth and sustainability initiatives and market presence in the UK an
13/05/2024
Record funding of €164 million has been announced today, 13 May, for 30 landmark regeneration projects across the country. The investment is being provided under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) with a particular emphasis on the revitalisation of rural town centres, which is a key
13/05/2024
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has announced that an Environmental Improvement Scheme has commenced in the village of Anahilt. Pavements will be upgraded throughout the village and a pedestrian crossing will be installed outside Anahilt Primary School through the Small Settlements Programme.
13/05/2024
The Government has officially opened the Boynevalley to Lakelands Greenway which stretches from Navan in County Meath to the Dun an Rí Forest Park in Kingscourt, County Cavan. The new greenway provides a 30 kilometre bicycle and walking path along the former Midland Great Western Railway. Funding
13/05/2024
Innovated Aluminium Technology (IAT) has improved the company's efficiencies by 60 per cent since installing two machines through a finance deal secured by Johnston Financial Solutions. The Eglinton-based company which is a manufacturer and installer of polyester powder coated aluminium windows, do
13/05/2024
Kildare County Council has held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of the new Community Centre in Kilcock. The County of Kildare's Cathaoirleach, Cllr Darragh Fitzpatrick, was accompanied by Sonya Kavanagh, Chief Executive of Kildare County Council, Marian Higgins, Directo
10/05/2024
The official opening of 18 new social homes, constructed by Clúid Housing, marks a significant milestone in the redevelopment of the former Mercy Convent and school in Bantry, County Cork. These 18 residences include a mix of 10 one and two-bedroom dwellings within the renovated convent and cookery
10/05/2024
Electric Ireland has announced that it is pulling out of Northern Ireland's residential electricity market. The company said the decision was taken after a strategic review of its Northern Ireland business. As a result of this review, Electric Ireland will be focussing exclusively on the business m
10/05/2024
The Government has announced that two new special school constructions in Dublin are advancing to the tender stage. New school facilities will be constructed to serve the students of St. Michael's House Special School in Skerries and Scoil Chiaráin Special School in Glasnevin. These projects involv
10/05/2024
Farrans Construction is set to begin water mains replacement work in Carraroe and Drumiskabole Crossroads to reduce leakage, bursts and outages in the area whilst improving water supply. The company, appointed by Uisce Éireann, will soon arrive at Carraroe and Drumiskabole Crossroads to commence th
10/05/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey have been assessed and awarded gold status by the Supply Chain Sustainability School for its commitment to their Plant Charter. Signatories of this Charter, spanning the supply chain, pledge to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from the construction machinery and equipment they
10/05/2024
Mivan has announced that it has been Highly Commended in the Excellence in Manufacturing Award at the prestigious Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2024. The winners were revealed across 19 categories during an awards ceremony held on 2 May at the Crowne Plaza in Belfast. The event was attended by
10/05/2024
Fianna Fáil candidate for the European Elections in the Midlands North West, Barry Cowen TD, has called for a Europe-led approach to tackle the housing crisis. Housing has emerged as a concern across Europe, and Deputy Cowen supports the initiative led by his Fianna Fáil counterpart Barry Andrews
10/05/2024
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is set to begin a 'Machinery guarding, safe isolation and maintenance' inspection across Northern Ireland Quarries, Concrete and Waste Premises. HSENI inspectors will be visiting quarries, concrete and waste premises between 13 May until
10/05/2024
Longford County Council Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Garry Murtagh has officially opened the refurbished Moyne Latin School Heritage Centre. Work included the renovation and conversion of derelict buildings into the interpretative centre. The project also includes the recreation of the classroom environ
10/05/2024
Cork County Council has launched a public consultation on Bandon Sections of the West Cork Greenway. This section of Greenway would service the Crossbarry, Bandon, Clonakilty and Timoleague hinterlands. This project is at Phase 1 Concept and Feasibility stage which includes the development of the
09/05/2024
A new £20 million fund designed to support NI businesses acquire and implement energy-efficient equipment has launched. The five-year programme is now open for applications and will offer businesses grants of up to £150,000 for investments in areas such as lighting, heating and cooling equipment, m
09/05/2024
NI construction firm GRAHAM has been named preferred bidder by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for a £60 million Lord’s Cricket Ground redevelopment scheme. Lord’s Cricket Ground is set to undergo a transformative project encompassing the Tavern and Allen Stands. Aligned with MCC's vision, the proj
09/05/2024
Work on a £455,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A25 Dublin Road, Kilcoo, is to begin on Monday, 20 May. The resurfacing project will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.3 kilometre stretch of the Dublin Road from the Ballymoney Road junction to the Hilltown Road junction. Infrastructur
09/05/2024
NI Water has completed two projects totalling around £12 million. The initiatives include the construction of an innovative £8 million clarification process and a £4 million carbon addition project at Derg Water Treatment Works (WTW) in County Tyrone. Mark Mitchell, NI Water’s Head of Integrated
09/05/2024
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with 20FIFTY Partners, has unveiled the Water Stewardship Accelerator Programme. This innovative initiative aims to improve and enhance water resilience and sustainability within Irish businesses, with an emphasis on the Greater Dublin Area. Niall Gleeson, CEO of Uis
09/05/2024
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) Agricultural and Food Team is gearing up for an action-packed four days at the 155th Balmoral Show, set to take place from 15 - 18 May, at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn. Attendees are encouraged to stop by Stand 86 to engage with
09/05/2024
The SDLP is calling for "immediate action" to progress the A5 road upgrade. SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan made the call after two people were killed on the Doogary Road, near Omagh. He said: "My thoughts are with their families and friends today as they come to terms with this tragedy. I c
09/05/2024
Cork City Council has teamed up with Vella Homes to launch a new Affordable Housing Scheme at Danesfort, Whites Cross. The scheme follows on from the success of earlier Cork City Council Affordable Housing schemes at Newton Heights (Boherboy Road), Cluain Chaoin (Tower), Crann Darach (Montenotte),
08/05/2024
Northern Ireland dairy cooperative, Dale Farm, has announced that it is investing £70million in its cheddar processing facility at Dunmanbridge, County Tyrone. Construction on the expanded operation at Dunmanbridge is progressing smoothly and remains on schedule for launch in February 2025. In addi
08/05/2024
Ten of McLaughlin & Harvey's sites has received recognition with Bronze, Silver and Gold accolades from the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) at the 2024 award ceremonies held in Edinburgh and London. Rewarding the UK's most considerate sites since 1998, the winners were presented with awards w
08/05/2024
A planning application has been submitted to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for the provision of new Recreational Hub facilities at Camlough Lake. Camlough Lake is a major recreation spot in Newry, Mourne and Down, offering water activities. This project plans to add amenities like a singl
08/05/2024
Irish construction firm, Sisk has won the contract for Moderna's new UK drug substance and manufacturing facility at the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) in Oxfordshire. The MITC development on the Harwell Science Campus will include a research, development and manufacturing facility
08/05/2024
Paving and Building Products company, AG, has reinforced its commitment to exceptional service by introducing five new lorry cabs to its domestic fleet which are set to lower carbon emissions. The company, which has locations in Fivemiletown, Toome, Pomeroy and Carryduff, already has one of the low
08/05/2024
A €1.2 million upgrade project at Fermoy Swimming Pool has been completed which will improve the energy performance of the facility. Funded by a €271,000 SEAI grant, the project included installing 170 Solar PV panels, a new insulated roof, upgraded heating with two heat pumps instead of the old ge
08/05/2024
Farrans has announced that it has been shortlisted in two of the categories at the 2024 Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. The company has been shortlisted for the Best Employee Development Programme, Large Business, in recognition of our investment in our Emerging Leaders Programme. This p
08/05/2024
The Government has welcomed the completion of refurbishment works and officially opened Dundalk Leisure Centre in County Louth. The renovation project, funded through the Government's Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund, includes the addition of new disabled changing areas, lockers, family-friend
08/05/2024
Ward & Burke Construction Ltd has completed works in County Clare which has resulted in an improved water supply for residents. Uisce Éireann appointed Ward & Burke to replace more than three kilometres of old and damaged water mains with new, modern pipes in Ennis, Ennistymon and Creegh, driving d
08/05/2024
Kildare County Council is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 Local Improvement Scheme, supported by the Government's allocation of €1,074,515 for the upcoming two years. Minister Humphreys' announced the scheme which aims to improve non-public roads, but there have been several changes to
07/05/2024
Wind Energy Ireland's monthly report has revealed that wind power generation was the second highest on record for an April month. Recent data reveals that in April 2024, Irish wind farms produced 1,076 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, marginally lower than the previous record of 1,112 GWh set i
07/05/2024
GRAHAM has scooped 14 awards at this year's Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards. Since 1998, the CCS has been honouring the UK's most considerate sites. Its National Site Awards recognise the efforts that constructors have made to drive a positive change in the construction i
07/05/2024
Irwin M&E has been appointed to Pagabo's Healthcare Decarbonisation framework and Public Sector Decarbonisation framework. This represents a significant achievement and a testament to the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability within the construction sector. These framework appointments are
07/05/2024
Henry Brothers has been honoured with a King's Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. As one of only two Northern Irish businesses to have been recognised in the Sustainable Development category in 2024, Henry Brothers was recognised for its approach which has resulted in significant ben
07/05/2024
The Government has published the draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP), identifying four proposed areas off the south coast for offshore wind projects over the next decade. South Coast DMAP is Ireland's first ever spatial plan for renewable energy six-week public consultation on dr
07/05/2024
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has launched a public consultation on the development of an updated National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure in Transport. This consultation comes after the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrast
07/05/2024
Farrans has congratulated its six relay teams which took part in the Belfast Marathon at the weekend, raising over £3,000 for NI Hospice. The Moy Park Belfast City Marathon is one of the leading marathons in the UK and Ireland and is an AIMS certified race. The race started at Stormont and finished
07/05/2024
Kildare County Council has issued a further update on the works at the Kerdiffstown Park Development. The majority of the remediation tasks were finished ahead of schedule by the close of 2023, with only a few remaining. The final assessment and testing of the landfill infrastructure are currently
07/05/2024
After 27 years since joining Phoenix Energy Holdings as Commercial Director in February 1997, Peter Dixon, the long-serving Chairman, has resigned from his position. Dixon began his career as a gas engineer in 1976, when he was 16 with the Gas Corporation in Liverpool before being fast tracked thro
07/05/2024
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has hosted an event on Industrial Decarbonisation (ID) which is part of a series of engagements led by Invest Northern Ireland. Nearly 60 representatives from various local businesses across the council area participated in the fourth of a series of business eve
03/05/2024
Construction work has commenced on a new £9 million build at Rowandale Integrated Primary School in Moira. Funding from the Fresh Start Programme will facilitate the establishment of a new, modern primary school, with 14 classrooms and a nursery unit capable of accommodating over 340 students. The
03/05/2024
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. together with Leas Chathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, has opened the Greencastle Harbour Breakwater. The 270-metre Breakwater aims to improve the protection of vessels in the harbour against wave co
03/05/2024
NI Water has initiated a £3.5 million improvement programme at Newcastle Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW). Murphy Dawson Wam JV is undertaking the project, which focuses on improving the three-stage treatment process at the current facility. This will entail installing new filtration gear and a co
03/05/2024
Bennett Construction has announced that it has achieved Practical Completion (PC) on the Tristan Square Development in Chapelizod, Dublin. The project includes the construction of 180 social and affordable apartments split in to one, two and three bed homes over three blocks. Each of the units are
03/05/2024
SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have revealed that Microsoft has committed to a lengthy Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with the co-developers. This agreement will inject 30MW of wind energy into Ireland's power grid through the recently launched Lenalea Wind Farm, located near Le
03/05/2024
Farrans has announced that it has collected three awards, including one Gold, at the Considerate Constructor Scheme's National Awards. The CCS National Awards honour outstanding sites, organisations and people who show exceptional commitment to the Code of Considerate Practice in Community, Environ
03/05/2024
County Down headquartered GRAHAM has started construction work on a new £59 million low-carbon development in Edinburgh. The Burnet Point scheme in Abbey Lane which combines student flats, build-to-rent and affordable homes is the first-ever mixed-use residential development of its kind by Unite St
03/05/2024
Alliance's Housing spokesperson, Kellie Armstrong MLA, has welcomed the NI Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) commitment to reduce carbon emissions in social homes and combat climate change. Housing associations are currently in the process of developing a scheme set to launch this autumn.
03/05/2024
Fibrus has announced that it has exceeded its 80,000 customer milestone, as it gains over 50,000 customers in just one year. The broadband provider burst on to the scene to transform the digital infrastructure of rural and regional areas of Northern Ireland and has shaken up the market due to its r
03/05/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has announced his support for the 'No Mow May' approach to help promote biodiversity on the roadside during this month. The Department for Infrastructure oversees the maintenance of 45,000km of grass verges along the road network. In recent years, it has been t
02/05/2024
BAM is set to bring a prime retail investment opportunity in Cork City centre to the market at a guide price of €1,730,000. The property is situated in the heart of Cork on the west side of South Main Street. It is an integral part of the Brewery Quarter Development, featuring a range of amenities
02/05/2024
Lagan Group has marked the end of a long-standing contract that outsourced the operation of wastewater treatment facilities at Kinnegar, Holywood in County Down for the past 25 years. The contract which was undertook through the UK government's Private Finance Initiative (PFI) was awarded back in A
02/05/2024
SSE Renewables has obtained a fully consented 100MW / 200MWh battery storage project near Dungannon in County Tyrone from Heron Energy. If delivered, the Derrymeen battery energy storage system (BESS) which has an installed capacity of 100MW / 200MW, would be the largest installed battery storage f
02/05/2024
Martin & Hamilton has completed upgrade and extension works for the new Border Force Immigration facilities at Belfast International Airport. The works involved layout amendments spanning two floors, including the relocation of existing Border Force offices and modifications to the Departures corr
02/05/2024
Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons, has provided an update on the introduction of urgent legislation to address the disparity of legal protection to citizens affected by defective premises. On 15 April 2024, Mr Lyons announced to Members the proposed legislation that he intends to bring forward
02/05/2024
Alliance has called for a comprehensive strategy to speed up the transition from fossil fuels to a fairer, greener society, powered by renewable energy. The party's Economy spokesperson, David Honeyford MLA, has identified the need for reform of the planning system as key to the development of sust
02/05/2024
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has condemned the carbon tax hike on home heating fuels, calling it a "blow" to households that are struggling with high energy costs. The forthcoming tax hike will affect both home heating and gas. In the last three years alone, gas prices have
02/05/2024
NI Water has been granted a licence to temporarily use Foyle Street Car Park in order to carry out a major wastewater network upgrade in L'Derry this summer. Now the licence and other agreements is in place, NI Water has been able to appoint a contractor who will mobilise to the car park in the com
02/05/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced that essential works will be carried out on the water network in Clonakilty on Tuesday 7 May and a water outage will take place. The critical improvements are underway as part of Uisce Éireann's Leakage Reduction Programme. They will improve the water supply network in t
02/05/2024
Kildare County Council has published its new Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) guidelines which is set to benefit the built and natural environment. The Council has begun implementing SuDS design in its Parks projects and is committed to integrating this approach into all future projects. This in
01/05/2024
Sisk has been named as the main contractor for the first two phases of Vantage Data Centres flagship Ireland campus (DUB1) at Profile Park in Dublin. Located across 22 acres, the initial stages of the campus will include a 32MW facility and a 20MW facility, with the first phase set to be in operati
01/05/2024
NI Water has become one of the first public sector organisations to install a battery energy storage system which will reduce its carbon footprint. The 4.1 MW battery is powered by an existing solar farm at one of NI Water's largest water treatment plants at Dunore Point in Antrim. The battery has
01/05/2024
Kildare County Council has marked the completion of a new development of ten housing units at Ard Sceach, Coill Dubh. The units which were under 'Housing for All – a New Housing Plan for Ireland', includes four 1-bedroom properties as well three two-bedroom properties and three-bedroom houses. The
01/05/2024
The Government has updated and launched the Project Ireland 2040 Progress Tracker and the 'MyProjectIreland' interactive map. Project Ireland 2040 includes a transparent long-term strategy for public capital projects out to 2040. The 10-year period out to 2030 is backed by funding of €165 billion a
01/05/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd has announced that the resurfacing and widening scheme on the A3 Portadown Road in Armagh has been completed. The scheme which extended for 1.3 kilometres will improve the structural integrity and surface quality of this busy A class road. Announcing completion
01/05/2024
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has hosted the latest Industrial Decarbonisation for Northern Ireland (IDNI) workshop which was attended by over 20 local businesses. Under the guidance of Invest NI, the event aimed to educate businesses and stakeholders about the objectives of IDNI, an initiat
01/05/2024
Gas Networks Ireland has launched its new pre-excavation safety campaign with the introduction of its new campaign 'ambadgador', known as Keith. The campaign highlights the importance of safety first, urging individuals to always check for gas pipelines before they break ground. Gas Networks Irelan
01/05/2024
Cork County Council has officially launched its Town Centre First (TCF) Regeneration Plan for Skibbereen. The ambitious yet practical plans for Skibbereen Town Centre represents the culmination of extensive public engagement led by Cork County Council, aligning with the nationwide Town Centre Firs
01/05/2024
The Housing Executive has announced that progress has been made to transform land in Laurencetown into a community garden and allotment with the introduction of a new shed and gardening tools. The Laurencetown Lenaderg and Tullylish Community Association received a £2,600 Community Grant, which fun
01/05/2024
SSE Renewables has announced that it will be the principal sponsor of the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials which are taking place this August in County Donegal. Organised by a voluntary Donegal Committee comprised of members of the International Sheep Dog Society, the trials are being held in Clonma
