RPS Scoop Best Civil Engineering Project Award

RPS has received the Zurich LAMA Award for their Mulroy Bay Bridge, winner of the Best Civil Engineering Project in Ireland.

The Award was accepted by RPS chartered engineers Tony Magee, Kenny Mason, and Peter Fitzgerald at the Award Ceremony and gala event, hosted by RTE television presenter Miriam O’Callaghan, on 30th January 2010 in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin.

Mulroy Bay Bridge is a high level multi-span bridge over a sea inlet, 340 metres long, main span 100 metres, and a clearance height for shipping of 20 metres.


RPS were joined at the Award Ceremony by Donegal County Council and BAM civil engineering contractors. Bernard Murphy, BAM Director, said: "We are very proud of having completed the construction of this visually stunning and complex landmark bridge which bears witness to the commitment and skill of everyone involved in delivering this striking structure."

RPS were responsible for scheme statutory approvals, preliminary and detailed design, EIS, and construction supervision.

The RPS Engineer responsible for the project from design inception in 2001 to final completion, Tony Magee, noted: "Donegal attracts many tourists and we believe we have been successful in engineering not only a functional structure but also a recognised and highly appealing attraction in the region. We are proud that the bridge over Mulroy Bay has received national and international recognition."

(GK)