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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for October 2020
30/10/2020
A £117,000 redevelopment project has officially on the Larchfield Estate in the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area. Sarah and Gavin Mackie, the owners of Larchfield Estate, redeveloped the 'Old Piggery' following an award of £50,000 through the Rural Business Investment Scheme under the LEAD
30/10/2020
Projections that forestry is set to become one of the major growth industries of the future are reflected in decisions by a number of leading contractors to invest in new, more modern equipment used in forest management and timber harvesting. Recent sales have seen Wicklow-based contractor, Pat Doy
30/10/2020
Facilities Management Ltd has announced the renewal of its ISO/IEC 17020:2012 accreditation for electrical inspection the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Speaking about the renewal of the accreditation on behalf of Parr Facilities Management Ltd Brian McGivern, Technical Manager, said
30/10/2020
Labour is calling on the Government to launch a major state backed public information campaign to inform the public about the savings available through mortgage switching. Reacting to the Central Bank report setting out that over €1 billion could be saved by the public through mortgage switching, L
30/10/2020
Works are continuing on a major wastewater project in Fingal. Works are progressing on the Kinsealy Local Network Reinforcement Project which will have significant benefits for the area. The delivery of the project will provide wastewater services that meet the needs of both domestic and commerci
30/10/2020
Green Party Councillor Donna Cooney has hit out at the decision to stop work on a €20 million cycle path from Fairview to Connolly Station in Dublin following disputes between Dublin City Council, the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Irish Water. The route aims to connect the city centre with
30/10/2020
Work on a £92,000 road resurfacing project in Eglinton is to start on Monday, 02 November. The work on the U1131 Carmoney Road which commence near the Woodvale Road junction will extend for 420 metres towards Dunboyne Park and will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of the road and fo
30/10/2020
A 'Do Not Consume' notice for infants under six months on the Templetuohy Water Supply Scheme in Tipperary has now been lifted. All consumers on the Templetuohy supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth. The notice was issued in January
29/10/2020
BT and Belfast Harbour have teamed up to develop a 5G ecosystem within the Port. The partnership will deliver a series of 5G-led innovations to accelerate Belfast Harbour’s digital transformation and help deliver its smart port strategic ambitions. BT will build and manage a live 5G Private Net
29/10/2020
Repair work on damaged safety barriers in L'Derry is to start on Wednesday, 04 November. Work on the £60,000 scheme will take place on the A2 Clooney Road. The proposed works will stretch over approximately 6.5 kilometres of a section of the A2 Clooney Road dual carriageway between Maydown and Lon
29/10/2020
A public consultation has launched to develop a cross border greenway from Monaghan Town to Middletown in Armagh. A total 12.2kms in length, of which, the part within Northern Ireland, some 2.5kms of the Ulster Canal Greenway, extends from Ardgonnell Bridge on the border, at the River Cor, to Annag
29/10/2020
Construction work is continuing to develop two new water treatment plants on Offaly. Additional reservoirs are also being built for both the Birr and Tullamore Water Supply Schemes. When completed, the schemes will provide a safer and more secure water supply to over 18,000 homes and businesses in
29/10/2020
A total of £70,000 has been allocated to carry out improvement works at Fivemiletown Recycling Centre in Mid Ulster. The centre will be closed for approximately 6 weeks, from Monday 2 November to Monday 14 December. Improvement works on the site will include: • Vegetation clearance • Drainage wo
29/10/2020
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has visited a plastic waste recycling facility in Lurgan. During a tour of Plaswire Limited Minister Poots met with Chief Executive Andrew Billingsley and senior management to discuss the importance of recycling to the local economy. The plastic waste reprocessing
29/10/2020
Bord Gáis Energy has announced that no business or residential customers will be disconnected for non payment during the current level 5 restrictions. The announcement follows the Price Pledge commitment made to customers in September, when Bord Gáis Energy were the first energy provider to freeze
29/10/2020
The winners of the 2020 Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) Energy Awards have been announced. Astellas Ireland scooped the top prize for Energy Team of the Year. Founder of Tipperary Energy Agency was awarded for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Energy and a student from Loreto Abb
28/10/2020
John Paul Construction has announced a further strengthening of its senior leadership team. The following appointments include: • Mark O'Shea – Associate Director – Construction • Keith McConville – Associate Director – Surveying • Conrad Shannon – Associate Director – Surveying • Colin Crowley
28/10/2020
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) is launching a national competition for senior cycle students called 'A Home for Everyone'. Aimed at senior cycle students, it is a team-based project where students work together to design a home that helps 'solve' climate change, the housing crisis and
28/10/2020
Work is continuing to upgrade the water network in Blanchardstown. While the essential works are underway customers on the Cruiserath Road may be impacted by disruption to their water supply from 10am until 4pm on Thursday 29 October as a new connection to the water network is facilitated. Custome
28/10/2020
Irish energy firm ESB has announced a €75 million fund to help large businesses reduce their carbon footprint while making energy cost savings. Up-front capital is proved by ESB for these energy-saving infrastructural projects and repayments can be financed by the resultant delivered savings. Once
28/10/2020
CBI Northern Ireland has published a new report proposing a shake-up of major planning processes. With a particular emphasis on projects of regional significance, the report sets out a series of recommendations to both streamline the planning process and establish a new framework for more effectiv
28/10/2020
Murphy Surveys has changed its name to Murphy Geospatial, reflecting the rapidly changing land surveying industry and the evolution of the company's services to meet these developing needs. The company works with its clients to capture, collate, verify and govern geospatial data, allowing them to r
28/10/2020
NI Water is urging consumers to adopt better flushing habits and to bin anything other than Pee, Poo and Paper. Gavin McCready, Wastewater Manager commented: "It doesn’t need to be Halloween for us to be afraid of what we find down there. "People are under the impression that the wet wipes are ok
28/10/2020
A planning application for the development of Carrick on Shannon Nursing Unit has been given the green light by Leitrim County Council. The development will provide a new 90 bedded unit on a green field site at Ballnamony Td, Carrick on Shannon. The proposed development will comprise of a communit
27/10/2020
Setanta Construction has scooped new deals in Great Britain and France following investment in Research & Development. The firm is also to create 12 new jobs at its Magherafelt workshop. Dr Vicky Kell, Invest Northern Ireland's Director of Innovation, Research & Development said: "Setanta is alrea
27/10/2020
Contractor GMC Utilities has completed works to improve the sewer network in O'Connell Street in Limerick. The company carried out the works on behalf of Irish Water. The works will help address odour issues, reduce sewer flooding and upgrade the sewers for the long-term benefit of businesses and
27/10/2020
NI Water has been has been shortlisted for four Business in the Community Awards. The company was shortlisted and recognised in the following categories: • Diversity and Inclusion Champions • Investing in your Community Champions • Responsible Product/Service Champions • Wellbeing at Work C
27/10/2020
The Environment Minister has confirmed that a public consultation on a Clear Air Strategy is to launch soon. Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson was speaking after receiving a reply from Edwin Poots on his plans for a strategy for Northern Ireland. The Minister stated his Department has been working on de
27/10/2020
Irish family owned construction company John Sisk & Son has started building work on the OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Unit. Jason Dorsett, Chief Finance Officer at Oxford University Hospitals and Dr Claire Hobbs, representing the Radiotherapy Service, joined Kevin McNamara, Chief Executive of Great Wes
27/10/2020
Construction of a new wastewater network in many locations in Newbridge and Naas has begun. Irish Water, working in partnership with Kildare County Council, is progressing the delivery of the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme to safeguard the environment and support the economic and social develo
27/10/2020
Sinn Fein has welcomed the announcement that plans to develop Doraville Wind Farm in the Sperrins was refused by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. Mid Ulster Councillor Sean Clarke and Declan McAleer MLA said it was the "proper and right choice". Councillor Clarke said: "This is great news f
27/10/2020
Work has commenced to replace over 2.7kms of trunk mains to improve water supplies and reduce high levels of leakage n the Ballinhassig and Fivemilebridge areas of Cork. The project has been extended to include an additional 5kms of new trunk main between Fivemilebridge, Ballygarvan and Ballea. Th
26/10/2020
A new multi-use pitch and walking trail has officially opened in Armagh. Local Armagh sporting hub, Middletown GAC, is now the overseer after funding of over £116,000 from SOAR ABC's Rural Basic Services Scheme. At a total project cost of £154,000, the successful transformation saw the development
26/10/2020
Planning permission has been refused for Doraville Wind Farm in Co Tyrone. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon made the announcement after careful consideration of the Planning Appeals Commission's (PAC) report on the Public Local Inquiry which was held in September 2019. The proposal is the la
26/10/2020
Construction work is ongoing to redevelop Lagan Valley Hospital in Lisburn. Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council hosted a meeting with officials from the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust to discuss the opportunities available at the hospital. Alderman Paul Porter, Chairman of the council's c
26/10/2020
Engineering firm Kirby Group Engineering has announced it is to double its apprentice intake. Limerick-based Kirby, which also has offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway and London, has taken in 80 apprentices for its 4 year programme in 2020. The Kirby company portfolio includes successful projects acro
26/10/2020
The Department for Infrastructure (DoI) and Translink are being urged to explore what more can be done to reduce the number of times railway bridges have been struck by motorists, after he discovered one had been hit on nine occasions over the past three years. Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson
26/10/2020
Work on the new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) in Cullybackey has been completed. The £350,000 investment, 75% of which was through the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has innovative surface suitable for a range of sports, a basketball area, a bespoke children’s play area and
26/10/2020
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP is urging banks to extend mortgage holidays for businesses impacted by additional Covid-19 restrictions. The Foyle MP said that minimising overhead costs is critical to the survival of local businesses and has also written to the Finance Minister encouraging him to tak
26/10/2020
Work has started to plant 80 trees at the recently refurbished St Columb's Park Avenue in L'Derry. Derry City and Strabane District Council is working in in partnership with the Department for Communities. The project will include semi-mature native hornbeam trees which will further enhance the en
23/10/2020
Farrans Construction has been appointed by Irish Water to replace old water mains in Jamestown, Co Leitrim. The work involves replacing approximately 1.3 kilometres of problematic, old water mains that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage which caused water supply disruptions for customers in
23/10/2020
Work is to commence on a £148,000 resurfacing scheme in Dunmurry. The work on the footway and carriageway scheme on the Glenburn Road will start on Monday, 02 November. The resurfacing work, which stretches from Glenburn Road Park South to Glenann Avenue, will improve the quality of the footway an
23/10/2020
Gas Networks Ireland is reminding contractors to 'Dial Before You Dig' during Construction Safety week. Digging into natural gas pipelines can cause major disruption, serious injury and even death. Gas Networks Ireland is urging contractors to check the location of the underground gas pipelines be
23/10/2020
Green Party NI is calling for more to be done to transition to a low carbon economy. Leader and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee member Clare Bailey MLA made the call following the latest Northern Ireland Carbon Intensity Indicator report. She said: "The report doesn't provide
23/10/2020
The submission of a Climate Change Bill has been described as a "tribute to the young climate activists in particular who have driven the issue, demanding action on climate change." Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA also said the submission of a Climate Change Bill to the Assembly ma
23/10/2020
Plans to invest almost £40 million to regenerate Carrickfergus are progressing well. Forming part of the Belfast Region City Deal, the project will place the town firmly on the map as an authentic heritage-led tourism hub. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC).
23/10/2020
New legislation has been introduced that will ban evictions during level five restrictions in Ireland. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin welcomed the new legislation, however he expressed concern that they will not be strong enough. He said: "This will mean that from this Saturday, ev
23/10/2020
An Taoiseach has committed his shared island unit in the Irish Government to work in partnership with the Executive to deliver on a number of all island infrastructure projects including Narrow Water Bridge, the A5, Ulster Canal and High Speed Rail. Minister for Infrastructure, Nichola Mallon welco
22/10/2020
Kilsaran has unveiled a new precast concrete manufacturing facility at its Brownstown site in County Kildare. The site scheduled to come in early 2021 will deliver factory finished materials to the Irish Construction Sector. A spokesperson from the company said: "Our new fully automated structu
22/10/2020
Refurbishment work on a new community hub in Rathfriland, County Down, has been completed. Action group SOAR ABC invested over £208,000 in the project. The former St John's Church of Ireland Church Hall has been transformed into a multi-purpose community hub, which will deliver a wide range of ser
22/10/2020
Green Party NI has submitted a new Climate Change Bill to the NI Assembly. The draft legislation has been drawn together by a coalition of legal professionals, scientists, academics and environmental organisations. Green Party Leader Clare Bailey MLA said: "Three months ago, our Environment Minist
22/10/2020
The Alliance Party is calling for the findings of a Department for Infrastructure (DFI) Rivers review to be published after it was revealed that only 31 per cent of responses to planning applications were on time last year. Alliance Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA described it as "tota
22/10/2020
Despite the regulations and restrictions under which the industry has been forced to operate, quarry owners and aggregates producers continue to display optimism that better times are just ahead. Recent investments in Metso crushing equipment by a number of top-ranking operators are proving to be "
22/10/2020
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is to introduce a Bill to prevent any notices of termination served by landlords from taking effect during the period of level five restrictions. Minister Darragh O'Brien TD has received Cabinet approval for the priority drafting and publicati
22/10/2020
Schiedel Chimney Systems are the UK's No 1 manufacturer of stainless steel chimneys and liners and have been manufacturing in the UK since 1967 at its Head Office and plant in Washington, Tyne and Wear, with further offices and distribution centres at Poole in Dorset and Coalisland in Northern Irela
22/10/2020
Electric Ireland has re-introduced a disconnection moratorium for its 1.3 million residential and business customers, to protect all of its customers that may experience financial hardship and uncertainty during the new Level 5 restrictions. Electric Ireland has also asked all customers who are exp
21/10/2020
Work is continuing to improve the water supply in Louth. Irish Water is carrying out water mains flushing and some customers may experience water discolouration, outages and/or low water pressure for short periods until 6pm on Friday 30 October. The work will benefit customers on The Long Walk, Th
21/10/2020
Plans to deliver over 3,000 new homes in L'Derry have been announced. Housebuilder The Braidwater Group is to invest £450 million in a mixed-use development on a 100 hectare site which is to be known as The Cashel. A consultation process for the urban village will begin in the weeks ahead, with de
21/10/2020
A Climate Change Bill is to be brought before the Northern Ireland Assembly. Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan welcomed the announcement and said it will receive cross-party support. He said: "It's now over three months since MLAs backed our motion calling on Environment Minster Edwin Poots to stop st
21/10/2020
Details of a new £5.1 million greenway to connect parks and open spaces in north and west Belfast have been announced. Funded by the European Union (EU) Forth Meadow Community Greenway will create shared paths and cycle ways along a route starting at Clarendon Playing Fields and ending at the new T
21/10/2020
Almost £110,000 funding has been announced for refurbishment works to be carried out at Mullaghmore & Castleview Community Association (MACCA) Community Resource Centre in Omagh. The investment will support refurbishment works to MACCA Community Resource Centre, which was built in 2002, along with
21/10/2020
Work on a £420,000 bridge replacement scheme in Claudy is almost complete. Glenrandal bridge on Glenrandal Road re-opened to traffic on Monday 19 October. The bridge was damaged beyond repair during the North West flooding event in August 2017. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "It i
21/10/2020
A number of network operators and gas suppliers have collaborated to launch a new website to support customers across a range of issues. With more than 300,000 properties already connected to the natural gas network locally, firmus energy, Phoenix Natural Gas, SGN Natural Gas and SSE Airtricity NI
21/10/2020
Labour is calling on the Housing Minister to extend the eviction ban until at least March. The party's housing spokesperson, Senator Rebecca Moynihan is urging Minister Darragh O'Brien is to bring a memo to Cabinet to ban evictions for the six-week period of Level 5 restrictions. Senator Moynihan
20/10/2020
Significant progress is being made in the completion of the Thurles Regional Water Supply Scheme. The project, once operational, will provide a safe, secure water supply for Thurles, Borrisoleigh, Ballycahill, Holycross and surrounding areas. It is being delivered by Irish Water in partnership with
20/10/2020
Up to €2 million is being invested in the cycling infrastructure, with support from the National Transport Authority (NTA), as part of Cork City Council's 'Re-Imagining Cork City' project. Work recently started on 2.9 km 'interim' cycle lanes at Centre Park Road and Monahan Road. The Monahan Rd lan
20/10/2020
Work on major resurfacing schemes in Queensway and Lisburn have been completed. Divisional Roads Manager, Mr Kevin Monaghan, confirmed the news to Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council members. Speaking as he addressed council members by video link he said: "Further major resurfacing schemes are curr
20/10/2020
Work is to start on a £120,000 street lighting upgrade project in Portadown. The work on the Northway will commence on Sunday, 25 October, and is expected to complete by mid November. The scheme will involve the replacement of the existing lights with a new LED street lighting system and will also
20/10/2020
NI Water is to invest over £2 million in a programme of maintenance at Greyabbey Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) in Newtownards. The work, located off the Portaferry Road, will be carried out between November 2020 and April 2021 and will see the replacement of ageing assets to provide a more robu
20/10/2020
A Planning Engagement Partnership to enhance the quality and depth of community involvement in the planning process at both the regional and local planning levels has been established in Northern Ireland. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon made the announcement which also aims to help improve t
20/10/2020
The Alliance Party is calling for serious questions to be answered after an Audit Office report revealed owners of some renewable technologies were being paid "excessive subsidies" from people's electricity bills. The report showed those who own standalone turbines and anaerobic digesters get highe
20/10/2020
Planning permission for forestry is needed throughout Ireland, sccoring to Sinn Fein. TD for Sligo/Leitrim Martin Kenny made the call before he brings a Bill to second stage in the Dáil on Thursday, 22 October, which would make forestry developments over five hectares subject to planning permission
19/10/2020
A new contract has been awarded to upgrade the existing treatment tanks in the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Upgrade project in Dublin. Irish Water appointed CAW-TES-Farrans Consortium to mark the start of the next major element of the project, which will introduce a new technology to allow a great
19/10/2020
Work is to commence on a £277,000 road resurfacing project in Keady. The work will take place on Tullynawood Road and will start on Wednesday 28 October. The improvement work will extend 6.5 kilometres along the full length of Tullynawood Road from its junction with Upper Darkley Road to its junct
19/10/2020
Belfast's commitment to tackling climate change will be at the centre of two major all-Ireland events highlighting some of the work Belfast City Council and partners are doing as part of a citywide partnership to transitioning to an inclusive, low-carbon, climate resilient economy within a generatio
19/10/2020
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has teamed up with the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) to promote better mental health and wellbeing within the Irish construction industry. The charity launched its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline and app in Ireland in June. The CIF's recen
19/10/2020
Work has started to replace watermains in Ballymallis, Kerry. The work will improve water quality and tackle high levels of water leakage. The work is being undertaken off the N72 Killorglin/Killarney road, from the crossroads near Kerry Woolen Mills, Listry to Ballymallis Cross, approximately 1.1
19/10/2020
The government is being called to immediately reintroduce the ban on evictions. Sinn Féin spokesperson on housing Eoin Ó Broin TD made the call as the government looks set to introduce a new round of Covid-19 restrictions. He said: "The government is poised to introduce new restrictions to help st
19/10/2020
Kirby Engineering is officially sponsoring this year's CIF Construction Safety Week which started today, 19 October and runs until Friday, 23 October. Construction Safety Week is an opportunity to reflect on aspects of safety, health and overall wellbeing and to promote its importance throughout th
19/10/2020
The number of families in emergency accommodation in Dublin is continuing to fall, according to the latest figures. There were 856 families at the end of August which is the lowest number since April 2016, and represents a small reduction on the July figures. The corresponding figure for January 2
16/10/2020
GMC Ultilities is preparing to start work is to replace old watermains in Clontarf, Dublin. The mains will be replaced with new, high-density, polyethylene (plastic) pipes which will improve water quality and provide the community with a more reliable supply of water. The works, which are due to s
16/10/2020
Phase two works of the play area in People's Park, Ballymena, have commenced. A number of new, inclusive pieces of equipment for children of all abilities will be installed, including a wheelchair swing. The delivery of phase two of the play area will see the two existing play areas combined and e
16/10/2020
Construction work on a £275,000 road resurfacing scheme in Larne is to start on Monday, 19 October. The scheme on Carrickfergus Road extends from Ballysnod Road Junction for approximately 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles) towards the Carnduff Road. A full weekday road closure will be introduced on Carric
16/10/2020
The Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage are considering moving to electronic submission of planning applications. A circular letter is expected to be issued to all Planning Authorities examining a move to eplanning systems. Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West Éamon Ó Cuív welcomed the
16/10/2020
FKL Plant has mobilised a new crane to a piling project in Dublin. The firm mobilised its Kobelco CKE900G Handling Crane to the Wilton Park Project. FK Lowry is currently delivering a hard/firm Secant Bored Pile Wall to form a 2-storey basement for its client, Sisk. FK Lowry is utilising its Soilm
16/10/2020
Repair work is underway on a burst watermain on the Tuam Road, Athenry, to restore water to customers in the area. Crews worked late on Thursday night, 15 October, to repair the burst pipe, however it burst again on Friday morning, 16 October. Repairs are expected to be completed by 1pm and it may
16/10/2020
The NI Assembly is supporting a moratorium banning onshore petroleum licensing and drilling. The motion was debated in the Assembly this week and received cross-party support. Green Party MLA Rachel Woods paid tribute to the campaigners who have worked to protect their communities from the threat
16/10/2020
NI Water has issued a reminder to parents and young people about the dangers of playing near treatment works, reservoirs and construction sites. Cathy Uprichard, Safety, Health, and Environment Manager at NI Water, said: "Understandably, natural curiosity will draw children and young people towards
15/10/2020
Sisk has been appointed to undertake work on the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme in Cork. John Sisk & Sons Holdings Ltd has completed designs and preliminary works in the first stage of the contract for the project. The news of Cabinet approval of the scheme has been welcomed by Cork County C
15/10/2020
Work on Ryanair's new office campus has been completed. Designed By Atkins, Airside Green, sits alongside Ryanair's existing head office at Airside Business Park near Dublin Airport, was designed by Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group. The office development is part of Ryanair's new generati
15/10/2020
Contractor E Quinn Civils has been appointed by NI Water to undertake work on a new storm sewer in Ballymena. The work, which is taking place in the Sand Road/Galgorm Road area, involves laying 400m of storm sewer to serve a new housing development currently under construction on the Sand Road. F
15/10/2020
Plans to develop a new 13 storey aparthotel in Belfast have been given the go-ahead. The proposals are part of development plans to refurbish a historic Victorian terrace on Bedford Street, with part change of use to include two cafes on the ground floor and offices above, and the aparthotel to be
15/10/2020
Phase 2 of the resurfacing works have started on a section of the A5 Omagh Road. The work is taking place in Ballygawley between Shantavny Road and Ballynasaggart Road. The segregated footway adjacent to the carriageway will also be resurfaced to enhance this provision for pedestrians. To complet
15/10/2020
Design work on a new public realm scheme for Harbour Square in L'Derry is to get underway. Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín said the scheme will also incorporate new artwork celebrating factory workers. Funding of £173,500 with £156,150 from the Department for Communities and £17,350 from Der
15/10/2020
A financial commitment to the A5 and cross border infrastructure projects by the Irish Government has been welcomed by the SDLP. West Tyrone MLA, Daniel McCrossan, said tackling regional economic imbalance and increasing all-island connectivity are key ambitions for the SDLP. He said: "I particula
15/10/2020
The Irish Government's investment in sustainable energy action has been welcomed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). In a statement SEAI said: "This is a significant milestone for both Irish society and the economy as we take fossil fuels out of Ireland’s energy mix, in a just fa
14/10/2020
Planning permission has been approved to develop two new wastewater treatment plants in Spiddal and Ahascragh in Galway. The works are scheduled to commence in late 2021. Irish Water will now be preparing tender documents to move the projects closer to construction and end the discharge of raw sew
14/10/2020
Cork County Council is to invest €2 million to carry out major works in Mallow. The Council has signed a contract with Vision Contracting to carry out the works which will include the construction of an improved access, parking, feature playground and associated site works as part of the framework
14/10/2020
Work is to commence on a £80,000 road resurfacing project in L'Derry. The work on the B523 Chapel Road will begin on Monday, 19 October. The work will start near the Spencer Road junction and progress southwards to Fountain Hill for a distance of approximately 500 metres and will greatly improve t
14/10/2020
Work on a £330,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Dungiven is to start on Monday, 12 October. The scheme extends from Legavallon Road on the outskirts of Dungiven for approximately 2.1 kilometres to the junction with Gortnagross Road and is expected to be completed by Saturday 24 October. A ful
14/10/2020
Sinn Fein is calling for the Casement Park project in Belfast to progress without further delay. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon MLA recommended planning approval in the redevelopment on its existing site on the Andersonstown Road. Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín said: “Ensuring the n
14/10/2020
Works to eliminate the discharge of raw sewerage into the Barrow, Nore, Suir estuary in Wexford will commence in 2021. Irish Water had previously acquired the land and has subsequently been granted planning permission for the new facility, which will be located at Arthurstown. The treatment plant
14/10/2020
County Down headquartered Graham is supporting staff welfare by investing in the mental health and wellbeing of its 2,000 workers and 4,300 subcontractors. The business has trained over 80 additional staff members to take up the role as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across the business in a mov
14/10/2020
St John Ambulance (NI) has announced it is to run First Aid at Work Courses in Portadown, Enniskillen and Belfast. Check out the courses that are currently available:
14/10/2020
Bord Gáis Energy has teamed up with Energlaze Home Energy Upgrades. The new partnership will enable Bord Gáis Energy to offer a range of innovative in-home solutions to its customers, further extending its portfolio of products and services. Bord Gáis Energy customers can receive energy credits w
13/10/2020
Contractor Cahalane Brothers has been appointed to develop over 20 new homes in Skibbereen and Dunmanway, Co Cork. Skibbereen will see six houses built at An Faoileán, Mardyke Park, Skibbereen with a further 18 to be developed at An Cuan, Spa Road, Dunmanway. The development in Skibbereen will con
13/10/2020
Farrans Construction has started work to repair problematic watermains in Manorhamilton, Leitrim. The works will reduce drinking water lost by leakage, outages associated with bursts, and provide a more secure supply and better quality of drinking water for local residents. The mains that are bei
13/10/2020
Planning approval has been recommended to build a new stadium at Casement Park in Belfast. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon MLA said her decision marks a significant step in the redevelopment on its existing site on the Andersonstown Road. Minister Mallon said: "The Ulster Council of the GAA
13/10/2020
Works to improve watermains in Newtown, Co Offaly, have commenced. The works are taking place along the L-6027-2 and L-7020-10 and involve the replacement of approximately 650 metres of old and problematic water mains that are prone to frequent bursts and leakage. The mains will be replaced with ne
13/10/2020
An additional 137 rural towns and villages in Ireland will benefit from €4.3 million in funding to help them adjust to Coronavirus restrictions. The funding is being delivered under the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding will enable towns and villages to implem
13/10/2020
Clare County Council has made an official submission to the Minister for Planning, Housing and Local Government requesting the extension of the Concrete Block Scheme. Sinn Féin TD for Clare, Violet-Anne Wynne, welcomed the request. She said: "I welcome the confirmation from the Clare County Counci
13/10/2020
A boil water notice remains in place for consumers supplied by the Lanesborough Public Water Scheme in Co Longford. In consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Longford County Council issued a Boil Water Notice as a precaution to protect approximately 4,800 customers fo
13/10/2020
Belfast City Council alongside partners have launched The Ormeau Parklet. Belfast Buildings Trust, Queen's University Belfast, OGU Architects, MMAS Architects, the Department for Infrastructure and four local hospitality businesses, are partnering on the project. The Ormeau Parklet has temporarily
12/10/2020
Quintain has launched its Masterplan for Cherrywood Village, which will deliver 1,300 new homes in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Dublin by 2025. Cherrywood Village is located on a 65-acre site within the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) and will comprise a mix of new houses, duplexes and apart
12/10/2020
Work has commenced on a £95,000 road resurfacing project in Bessbrook, Armagh. The improvement work will extend the full length of Thomas Street from its junction with Fountain Street to Charlemont Square. The scheme includes resurfacing of the carriageway and upgrading of road drainage. A road cl
12/10/2020
Construction work has started on 14 new homes in west Belfast. Radius Housing is investing £2.1 million in the project which is taking place in the Twinbrook area. The investment in the Summerhill area is part of Radius' work to build 400 new social and affordable homes across Northern Ireland ann
12/10/2020
The Echlinville Distillery in Kircubbin has announced it is to develop a new visitor centre. The new build is part of an investment of over £9million. The firm is also to create 36 new jobs as it expands its facilities in the Ards Peninsula. Echlinville distils and bottles a range of premium and s
12/10/2020
Brett Martin Daylight Systems' Marlon Clickfix VF polycarbonate glazing system is delivering exceptional natural daylight inside Dublin's new National Indoor Arena. The system has been used to create a bright, appealing interior that will help provide the perfect environment for sports, whilst pro
12/10/2020
With Covid-19 outbreaks threatening the shutdown of construction sites nationally, MTN SHOP is striving to provide workers with the necessary safety equipment at wholesale prices. Like many sectors throughout the Republic, the construction industry was hit hard as a result of the national lockdown
12/10/2020
John Sisk & Son has announced it is the Corporate Partner of Open House Dublin (OHD 2020), Ireland's largest architecture festival, organised by the Irish Architecture Foundation. Covid-19 restrictions means a lot of the festival is happening online and Sisk will be playing its part with a social
12/10/2020
Phase two of the Geo Energy Europe project has launched. The scheme brings together nine geothermal-energy-focused business development clusters, from eight European countries. Launched by Geoscience Ireland, this phase of the Geo Energy Europe project builds on the success of the first phase whic
09/10/2020
Planning permission has been granted for a new Community Hub and Crèche facility in the Ballymagroarty area of L'Derry. The plans were submitted by HMD Architects on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council. The proposed community hub and crèche will be located at the Surestart site at 1
09/10/2020
BSG Civil Engineering has been appointed to work on an urgent sewer connection in Armagh. The work will commence on the Newry Road on Sunday, 11 October, and are expected to be completed in three days. The works are required to address an ongoing flooding issue in the area. Traffic management arr
09/10/2020
Carty Contractors is to start work to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses in Littlepace, Dublin. The work involves the installation of new valves on the pipeline that runs through Deerhaven Park. Carty Contractors is working on behalf of Irish Water to deliver the works which will s
09/10/2020
Plans have been approved to transform a former fire station in L'Derry into Bed & Breakfast accommodation. The application for the change of use for the listed building at 6A Northland Road, which is currently used as rental accommodation, was made by Shane Birney Architects on behalf of Ursula Wal
09/10/2020
Cork County Council has announced an increase in the 2020 allocation of Village Enhancement Scheme funding. Project ACT is the council's scheme to support and reactivate its towns and villages. The scheme funds improvements to the public realm and community infrastructure of villages with the over
09/10/2020
Essential watermain works are continuing in the Ballycastle area to improve the water supply for residents and businesses. The works are being carried out as part of a project which will connect the Ballycastle Public Water Supply to the Ballina Regional Water Supply Scheme. There will be short wa
09/10/2020
The Alliance Party is calling on the Environment Minister to increase funding for additional air quality monitoring sites and low commission zones. The party's Environment spokesperson John Blair made the call to reduce air pollution across Northern Ireland. He said: "The levels of air pollution i
09/10/2020
A feasibility study is to progress for a high speed rail link, a commitment in New Decade, New Approach (NDNA). Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon MLA and Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD made the announcement. In addition to the commitment in NDNA to conduct a feasibility study into
09/10/2020
Work to restore a 3-D ceramic mural representing the Dungannon Park layout in Co Tyrone has been completed. Local artist Shauna McCann completed the work just time for the autumn season. Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Cathal Mallaghan said: "The Council and its facilities are a
09/10/2020
The Green Party has welcomed the publication of the Climate Action (Amendment) Bill 2020. Following on from commitments in the Programme for Government to achieve an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade, the Climate Action Bill commits Ireland, in
08/10/2020
Construction work is underway to develop 59 new social and affordable homes in Fingal. The Taoiseach, Michael Martin, TD, and the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Darragh O'Brien, TD, joined Mayor of Fingal, Cllr David Healy, on a visit to the site on Carr's Lane. The site comp
08/10/2020
EirGrid has launched a public consultation on a range of options for a new electricity scheme to reinforce the network across Kildare and Meath. The company is writing to 57,000 homes across the two counties seeking feedback on five technical solutions for the Kildare-Meath Grid Upgrade project. T
08/10/2020
Contractors are to begin work on a £175,000 road resurfacing project in Bangor, Co Down, on Monday 12 October. The resurfacing work will extend for a distance of 735 metres from the Gransha Road Roundabout to the Bloomfield Road. Initial preparatory works will be carried under temporary traffic si
08/10/2020
NI Water is investing £400,000 to carry out essential sewer improvement works in Newtownards and Comber. The work is part of an overall programme of work to improve the existing sewers in the areas, which will enhance the sewerage infrastructure and reduce the risk of out of sewer flooding. Work c
08/10/2020
Fine Gael has welcomed the publication of the Government's Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill. Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson for Climate Action, Alan Farrell, said it is a "positive step that will set Ireland on course for carbon neutrality by 2050". He said:
08/10/2020
Over €600,000 has been approved for over 20 capital projects in the Gaeltacht areas in Ireland. The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and the Government Chief Whip and the Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD, made the a
08/10/2020
Green Party NI has welcomed the announcement that Permitted Development Rights (PDR) are to be taken away in respect of the exploration for hydrocarbons, including fracking. The party's MLA Rachel Woods has submitted an Assembly motion calling for a moratorium on onshore petroleum licencing and dri
08/10/2020
Essential sewer investigation work is to start in L'Derry. The work in the Buncrana Road area will commence on Monday, 12 October, and is expected to last for approximately 10 weeks. NI Water said the work includes Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveys and cleaning of the existing sewers. The
08/10/2020
A packaging firm in east Belfast is to invest £5 million in its business and create 35 new jobs. MSO Cleland Ltd pecialises in complete packaging solutions from design through to delivery of cartonboard packaging and labels for the food and drink, and pharmaceutical sectors. Invest Northern Irelan
08/10/2020
Labour is calling for over €1 billion extra to be invested to deliver 10,000 homes in Ireland. The party's housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan said low social housing builds in 2020 show the need for radical programme of construction in 2021. Speaking at the launch of Labour's Alternative Bud
07/10/2020
Increased demand facing brick, retaining wall and paving products has resulted in a leading local manufacturer ramp up its production by more than 20%. AG (formerly Acheson & Glover) claimed post-lockdown trading had been "very encouraging" with all regions and sectors ahead of projections. CEO, S
07/10/2020
M&M Contracts is continuing improvement work on over 45 social homes in west Belfast. The work is taking place on 47 properties in the Lenadoon area, courtesy of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). Phase 1 of the planned improvement scheme includes the installation of new kitchens and b
07/10/2020
Representing an investment of just under €750,000, Newry-based built environment software experts Bluezone Technologies have launched their latest innovations, developed at the company’s innovation hub, to facilitate round the clock monitoring and control of Legionella and waterborne bacteria. The
07/10/2020
EDF Renewables (EDFR) has acquired Wexford Solar Limited. The acquisition includes eight solar projects with around 100 MW of capacity across the country. The company hopes to develop its already growing portfolio in Ireland, having recently bought 50% of the Codling offshore wind farm, partnering
07/10/2020
Horizon Engineering has teamed up with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council on a pilot project to support the employability skills for people in the electrical engineering industry. Horizon Engineering has developed two training courses which provide the necessary underpinning safety, legal, tec
07/10/2020
A 'Boil Water' notice for consumers supplied by the Dunkerrin Public Water Scheme, Co Offaly, has been lifted with immediate effect. The notice was issued on 22 September as a precautionary measure to protect public health following a mechanical failure at the water treatment plant which compromise
07/10/2020
Work to replace old and damaged watermains in Cavan has been completed. The work took place on the Baileborough Road in Shercock. The works involved replacing approximately 350 metres of old watermains and laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ pr
07/10/2020
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has appointed a new Chief Executive. Grania Long will take up her new appointment on 1 April 2021. Currently Commissioner for Resilience at Belfast City Council, and Senior Independent Director at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, Grainia was previou
07/10/2020
Work has started to improve and enhance a play park in Artigarvan, Strabane. The work will include the addition of a new groundflush roundabout, zipline and basket swing. It is one of four village renewal projects to take place, alongside Ardstraw, Drumahoe and Donemana. The play park will remain
07/10/2020
The Housing Minister is being urged to immediately reinstate the eviction ban throughout Ireland. Labour Housing Spokesperson Senator Rebecca Moynihan made the call after the announcement by An Taoiseach Michéal Martin that the entire country is to move to Level 3 for three weeks. Senator Moynihan
06/10/2020
The team behind Northern Ireland’s only 100% green energy supplier for business, 3T Power, has announced a partnership with Smiley Monroe, the ISO 14001 environmental management system certified, global manufacturer of endless conveyor belts and cut rubber parts for the materials processing equipmen
06/10/2020
Work has been completed on the new Meath Civil Defence Headquarters, Navan. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, officially opened the new headquarters in Mullaghboy Industrial Estate. The project represents an investment of over €2.6 million, from the Meath County Council's own resources with a co
06/10/2020
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has appointed Colas Roadbridge Joint Venture (CRJV) to carry out essential pavement works on the N52 between Marlinstown Roundabout and N4 Junction 15. The westbound on and off slip at N4 J15, and a short section of the N52 between Marlinstown Roundabout and C
06/10/2020
Farrans Construction has been appointed to replace old old watermains in Lifford, Donegal. The drinking watermains that are being replaced are located along Castlefinn Road, Conneyburrow, Lifford. The mains are being replaced with new high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes, which will reduce wa
06/10/2020
Contractors have started work on a £175,000 road resurfacing project in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The works are taking place on the A26 Newbridge Road and will extend from Taughey Road towards Coleraine for a distance of approximately 900 metres. A weekday single lane road closure will be put in plac
06/10/2020
A 'Boil Water' notice issued to customers on the Lanesborough Public Water Scheme in Longford remains in place until further notice. The notice was put in place on Friday, 02 October, and is in place to protect public health. In consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and
06/10/2020
People in Limerick are being urged that the distribution, marketing, sale and burning of bituminous or 'smoky' coal is illegal. Limerick City and County Council and the Health Service Executive have issued an appeal as the weather is beginning to turn with cooler temperatures returning, resulting i
06/10/2020
Funding has been approved to redevelop the old Ulster Bank building in Edgeworthstown, Longford, into an Enterprise Hub. Minister of State with responsibility for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Robert Troy TD, announced the fun
06/10/2020
Over 10 parks in Dublin have received a Green Flag Award. The awards are given out to parks that achieve eight standards, including that they are welcoming, safe, clean, managed well, and operate to best environmental practices. The Green Flag Award is the mark of a quality park or green space and
06/10/2020
Sinn Fein has welcomed the announcement that permitted development rights for oil and gas exploration are to be removed. However, the party's MLA Philip McGuigan also said that binding legislation is needed to avert a climate catastrophe. He said: "It is vital we move away from our dependence on
05/10/2020
Ireland's largest freight and passenger port, Dublin Port Company (DPC), has secured planning permission for a large-scale logistics and warehouse park in north Dublin. Atkins has provided full multi-discipline services for the Dublin Inland Port Project, achieving full planning permission for the
05/10/2020
Significant progress has been made on the Blanchardstown Regional Drainage Scheme in Waterville Park and Tolka Valley. Irish Water's Managing Director, Niall Gleeson, welcomed Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien, to the site to see first-hand the important €88 milli
05/10/2020
Mount Charles has unveiled student restaurants in Southern Regional College's new £35 million award-winning 14,000 square-metre campus in Armagh and its new 4,500 square-metre £15 million campus in Banbridge. Ireland's largest support service organisation will provide food and beverage services to
05/10/2020
Work has started to replace old watermains in Listowel, Kerry. The work is taking place on Main Street and Bridge Street in to provide a more reliable water supply and tackle high levels of leakage. The old, problematic asbestos pipes are being decommissioned and replaced. All existing services ar
05/10/2020
A 'Boil Water' notice has been issued for all customers on the Lanesborough Public Water Supply in Longford. The Boil Water Notice affects approximately 4,800 people. The area impacted by this Boil Water Notice is the town of Lanesborough and its environs which includes the area from the western ou
05/10/2020
The public is being urged to give their views on the design of a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans. The Programme for Government – Our Shared Future – and the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy set out the Government's commitment to introduce a Deposit and Return Sc
05/10/2020
Sinn Fein is supporting a cross-party motion on the banning of fracking in Northern Ireland. The motion is to be debated in the Assembly on the 13 October. Sinn Féin MLAs Phillip McGuigan, Jemma Dolan and Sean Lynch have co-signed the Green Party motion. Mr McGuigan said: "We are not only in t
05/10/2020
Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has launched its third Farm Safe Essential message which offers guidance when mixing slurry. 'Give Slurry Space' aims to drill down into the key elements and key issues which are the main causes of major incidents and deaths on our farms. The fir
05/10/2020
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has opened a new gym at Billy Neill MBE Country Park in Dundonald. The new Vitality gym is a welcome addition to the popular Billy Neill facility located on the Comber Road in the outskirts of Dundonald. Both Vitality members and customers can enjoy a workout over
05/10/2020
The Green Party has hit out at the Infrastructure Minister over her decision to approve planning for Lough Neagh sand extraction. The party's leader Claire Bailey MLA described Nichola Mallon's decision as an "appalling assault on ecology and our environment". She said: "Lough Neagh is an Area of
02/10/2020
A planning application for the extraction of sand from Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland has been approved. Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, made the announcement which is subject to a number of conditions. This follows the Minister's consideration of the Planning Appeals Commission's (PAC)
02/10/2020
Cork County Council has appointed Murlyn Civil Engineering Ltd as contractor for the placement and construction of a new pathway in Mallow Town Park. Works will involve the extension of existing concrete pathway from the pedestrian bridge in the Town Park below the Castle Park via the rear entrance
02/10/2020
Work is to start on a £165,000 carriageway resurfacing project on the Highfield Grove in Craigavon. Work on the improvement scheme will start on Saturday, 10 October. The scheme extends a distance of approximately 470 metres between the A3 Central Way and Highfield Road junctions, and includes res
02/10/2020
NI Water is making significant progress on the £6 million upgrade of Warrenpoint Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW). The seeding of the new Activated Sludge Plant (ASP) - the process whereby flows are introduced to the new infrastructure to initiate the biological treatment process – took place over
02/10/2020
QMAC Construction has completed work on a housing development in Ahoghill, Co Antrim. Tenants from Choice Housing Association recently moved into the homes on Cullbacky Road Link. The rural housing scheme includes 16 homes made up of a mix of three bedroom houses and two and three bedroom apartmen
02/10/2020
Construction work is to commence on a £125,000 road and footway scheme in Banbridge, Co Down. The work, which is taking place on Huntly Road, is due to start on Monday 5 October. The improvement scheme, which extends a distance of approximately 500 metres from the junction with Lurgan Road, inclu
02/10/2020
The Public Accounts Committee has been called to investigate a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) on delays in the provision of social housing. The report highlights 29 sites owned by the State for social and affordable housing which have no plans or proposals in place despite bei
02/10/2020
The Alliance Party is calling for a review into planning legislation to begin without delay. The party's Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA was speaking after the Assembly’s Infrastructure Committee discussed the terms of the review, which was scheduled to start in 2018 and is expected to
02/10/2020
Repairs at Athlone Water Treatment Plant have been completed. The plant is operating as normal, however, reservoir storage levels have depleted as a result of the outage, impacting the water supply to parts of Athlone. Irish Water consumers in the following areas may continue to experience low pre
02/10/2020
Fine Gael is urging the Department of Housing to ensure there is no surge of applications for large scale housing developments before legislation governing the process expires. The party's Senator Regina Doherty said the legislation governing Strategic Housing Developments (SHDs) expires at the end
02/10/2020
Labour has hit out at the Minister for Housing for missing the first deadline on the introduction of an Affordable Purchase scheme. Minister Darragh O'Brien had pledged the scheme would be introduced before the end of Septembe, according to the party's Housing spokesperson, Senator Rebecca Moynihan
01/10/2020
Suppliers across Northern Ireland are being urged to register for NI Chamber's 'Meet The Buyer' event before the deadline on Friday, 9 October. Held in partnership with Bank of Ireland UK, the event will take place online on Thursday 5 November. It offers suppliers from all industries the opportuni
01/10/2020
Maintenance work is ongoing to secure the water supply the Bailieborough, Virginia, Mullagh, and Killinkere areas in Cavan. Flushing works are carried out annually on the Bailieborough Water Supply Scheme to prevent the build-up of silt including manganese which occurs naturally in the supply sourc
01/10/2020
The quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains high, according to a new report. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which is responsible for regulating drinking water quality, published its Annual Report for 2019. Every year Northern Ireland Water carries out almost 100,000 tests to
01/10/2020
Work has started to replace old watermains and provide new service connections in Derrygreenagh, Westmeath. The work will improve water quality and provide the community with a more reliable supply of water as well as reduce the high levels of leakage. In some older properties in Derrygreenagh, wa
01/10/2020
Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has been appointed as the party's spokesperson on Climate Action. Deputy Farrell, who is based in Dublin Fingal, said: "It is a great honour to be appointed as the Climate Action Spokesperson for Fine Gael. Climate Change is the biggest challenge our generation and subsequ
01/10/2020
Sinn Fein has welcomed assurances from Bord na Móna that the facility in Kilkerry bog will continue production. Sinn Fein TD for Kildare North Patricia Ryan made the comments after a meeting with CEO's at Bord na Mona. She said: "I am delighted that Bord na Móna has given assurances that the facil
01/10/2020
Stanton Bonna is a leading UK manufacturer of precast concrete pipes, manholes and culverts for drainage, as part of a comprehensive range of precast offsite solutions for the construction industry. Recognising a need to upgrade their manufacturing methods to support strategic growth plans, the comp
01/10/2020
An extension to the temporary changes to major planning application process has been announced. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon announced an extension to 31 March 2021 of the temporary suspension of the requirement to hold a public event as part of pre-application community consultation on m
01/10/2020
NewRiver has completed the disposal of 90% of its interest in Sprucefield Retail Park, Lisburn, to its joint venture partner BRAVO Strategies for £34.7 million. The transaction increases the company's total completed disposals so far in FY21 to £50.4 million. On a pro-forma basis, the disposals imp
01/10/2020
NI Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is calling for planning permission and listed building consent for an existing building at the Adelphi Hotel in Portrush to be approved. However, she is urging planning permission and listed building consent for a proposed extension to the hotel to be refus
