Griffin Brothers has been appointed as the main contractor for the construction of a two-storey, split level, administration and games support building at Newcastle, Castletroy, Co. Limerick.

The plans involve car parking spaces and associated ground works. Service connections to the existing foul, storm sewers and watermain are provided to the site.

According to the website www.unearthore.com boundary treatment will consist of a reinforced concrete boundary/retaining wall to the north and low median type three strand cable fences within proposed hedges to the remaining boundaries.

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The development site is accessed by a new spur road granted under planning reference 07/2188 and a pedestrian entrance from the Dublin Road.

Demolition of the existing cottage ruin is also included in the plans.

Main construction work is expected to commence on site on 9th May, 2011 and the contract period is estimated at 12 months.

The cost of the scheme is in the region of €2.5 million. Sub-contractors will be appointed shortly.

(GK/BMcC)