John Sisk & Son's Civils Ireland team have secured a deal to improve and upgrade Howth Middle Pier.

The deal is a 13-month programme, which starts in October, for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

The project involves the extension of Middle Pier to improve access, maintenance and berthing facilities at the north Dublin site.

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The work includes:

• The construction of a 134m-long quay wall at the western face of the pier and associated deck area, road access, hard standing and parking

• Construction of a rock armour revetment at the eastern side of the Middle Pier

• Land reclamation at the eastern side of the Middle Pier

• Dredging works at the proposed quay wall face

• The treatment and re-use of the dredge spoil within the structure/reclamation area

• Installation of new ancillary services and mooring furniture.

A spokesperson from the firm said: "We look forward to getting started on this interesting and challenging project."