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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for January 2020
31/01/2020
Local Ballymena residents have been invited to the site of the Toome Road Flood Alleviation Scheme to see how the project is taking shape. Councillor Rodney Quigley was joined by members of the community to witness work on the £2 million project first hand yesterday, 30 January. This scheme will
31/01/2020
Plans for the regional development of Waterford City have been put forward. Fine Gael representatives Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Environment Minister Richard Bruton visited the city to outline its plans. The party has pledged to establish a Technological University for the South East, invest €59
31/01/2020
A newly refurbished playground has been officially opened in Belfast's Ormeau Park. Deputy Chair of Belfast City Council's People and Communities Committee, Councillor John Kyle was joined by pupils from Mitchell House School and Park Primary School to reopen the Ravenhill playground yesterday, 30
31/01/2020
BAM FM has been recognised as one of Ireland's leading companies in facilities management at a national awards ceremony. A host of nominated firms were invited to the 2020 Facilities Management Awards ceremony at The Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin, last night, 30 January, where prizes were dished out i
31/01/2020
A former participant in Derry City and Strabane District Council's Apprenticeship Programme has landed a job at a local manufacturing company. Omagh woman Victoria Pratt used her experience on the programme to grab a full-time post at Kenwell Engineering. Victoria went to Loreto Grammar School wh
31/01/2020
Leading UK retailer Primark has selected GRAHAM to deliver four contracts across some of its national stores. The Northern Ireland-based firm will roll out the retailer's modern new concept in Manchester, Milton Keynes, Liverpool and Southend on Sea. Primark's new wave of revamps will see GRAHAM f
31/01/2020
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects has confirmed the return of its ask an architect initiative for 2020. This programme sees architects across Northern Ireland volunteer their time to give professional advice to the public in return for a donation to help the fight against cancer. Last year £
31/01/2020
A road in the Co Armagh village of Hamiltonsbawn is set to be improved through a £187,000 resurfacing scheme. The Department for Infrastructure is leading the project, which will see a section of the Mullurg Road resurfaced between the Mullabrack Road and the Marlacoo Beg Road junction. Announcing
31/01/2020
One of Galway's most popular cultural hotspots, the city's museum is set to close for works next month. Galway City Museum will be closed to the public from 04-05 February to facilitate essential structural works on the ground floor. The museum boasts three floors of exciting exhibitions engaging
31/01/2020
Roadworks have been announced on The Laurel Road in Co Louth. Louth County Council is leading a resurfacing project at the junction of The Laurels and Church Street. The Laurels Road (LT20011) will be closed from its junction with Church Street (R132) to its junction with The Long Walk (LT20016)
30/01/2020
A new 15km road network connecting Kilkenny and Wexford has been officially opened to the public. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar visited the site of the N25 New Ross Bypass PPP Scheme yesterday, 29 January, to launch the new route. Featuring Ireland's longest bridge, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge,
30/01/2020
Homeless figures across Ireland for the final month of 2019 have shown a record drop of 717 people. There was 9,731 without a home at the end of 2019, a huge decrease from 10,488 the previous month. Reflecting on 2019, the year-end figures reveal over 5,971 people exited from homelessness - a re
30/01/2020
Almost 600 new homes have been proposed for development in Co Dublin. The scheme, located in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council area, sets out plans for 597 residential units on 9.69 hectares of land within the Woodbrook–Shanganagh Local Area Plan 2017–2023. It would also see the constructi
30/01/2020
Dublin has been named the most congested city in western Europe. According to an annual survey of traffic data from technology company TomTom, the Irish capital topped all other western European countries and ranked 17th globally. The TomTom Traffic Index for 2019 assessed 416 cities in 57 countr
30/01/2020
Plans are moving forward for a major redevelopment scheme in Cavan town's historic Abbeylands area. Preparations are underway to develop a Masterplan for the area covering Main Street, Bridge Street, Abbey Street, Farnham Street, Market Square, Townhall Street and all lands to the rear. The Maste
30/01/2020
A decision not to hold a public inquiry into a huge illegal landfill site on the outskirts of L'Derry has been met with major criticism. This comes after the Assembly voted unanimously in favour of a public inquiry back in 2014. DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has been urged to reverse his decision.
30/01/2020
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30/01/2020
Approximately £340,000 is set to be invested in a programme of roadworks in Keady, Co Armagh. Work will take place on two sections of the Madden Road for 1.9 kilometres. The first is from The Madden Road junction with Madden Row to the Crosskeys Road junction and the second section is 400m either
30/01/2020
The new premises of a timber manufacturer in Co Fermanagh has been identified as a prime example of sustainable development across rural areas in Northern Ireland. DAERA Minister Edwin Poots visited the site of Balcas Timber Ltd's new home near Enniskillen where he met with Forest Service official
30/01/2020
A programme of ongoing repairs is progressing on the Tallanstown water supply in Louth in order to address a fault. Irish Water was deployed to carry out works at the water treatment plant last year after a Boil Water Notice was issued for the area. These works allows the Notice to be lifted for t
29/01/2020
Northern Ireland's public transport provider Translink has invested in its first fleet of hydrogen fuelled-buses. The company struck a £4 million deal with Wrightbus for three of the environmentally friendly vehicles. This represents Translink's first step towards investing in zero carbon technol
29/01/2020
A future vision for Ballyallia Lake in Co Clare has been put forward in a new Amenity Enhancement Plan. Barefield Tidy Towns hosted a public meeting in the Auburn Lodge Hotel to launch the plan, which proposes action to protect, promote and enhance Ballyallia Lake and the surrounding areas. This w
29/01/2020
Archived records from Ireland's electricity history have been compiled in a new home in Dublin. ESB Chairman Ellvena Graham OBE has officially opened an exemplar all-electric building on St Margaret's Road in Finglas. This new building showcases the documents, oral histories, film materials, phys
29/01/2020
Northern Ireland-based contractor GRAHAM has begun work to build a multi-million pound cancer centre in Carlisle. The £35 million project will see a centre delivered at the Cumberland Infirmary on behalf of the North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust. It will house a chemotherapy day unit wi
29/01/2020
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has come under pressure to move forward with £36 million funding for the redevelopment of local football grounds across Northern Ireland. The investment for local clubs was approved in 2011, but has remained stalled over the last three years due to the absence of
29/01/2020
Over 400 new homes are set to be built in Delgany, Co Wicklow. Planning permission was granted for a strategic housing development at Farrankelly, which will comprise 426 new homes. Cairn will deliver the homes, consisting of 245 houses, 93 apartments and 88 duplex units within an overall site o
29/01/2020
A project to address a partial collapse on one of Dublin's major sewer pipelines has begun development. Irish Water commenced work on the scheme, which will look to upgrade a section of the area's wastewater infrastructure and safeguard the Grand Canal. Despite the sewer remaining operational sinc
29/01/2020
Four villages in Mid Ulster have been upgraded thanks to funding of over £100,000. Projects were delivered in Ballinderry, Ballylifford, Desertmartin and Longfield following an investment from the EU Rural Development 'LEADER' Programme. The programme was delivered by Mid Ulster Rural Development
29/01/2020
Two key routes in the Co Kildare town of Naas are closed for resurfacing today, 29 January. The Naas outbound carriageway of the R445 from the Bundle of Sticks roundabout to the new north roundabout will close for improvements, along with the M7 Westbound on-slip. These restrictions have been an
29/01/2020
A £100,000 road improvement scheme in Enniskillen is set to reach completion next month. Led by the Department for Infrastructure, this project includes resurfacing a 180m stretch of A4 Henry Street from its junction with the A4 Anne Street to approximately 50m south of its junction with Old Henry
28/01/2020
Plans for a £50 million regeneration project at Queen's Parade and Marine Gardens in Bangor have taken a major leap forward. Bangor Marine Ltd, a consortium made up of a number of leading companies including the Karl Group and Farrans, has submitted a detailed planning application for the Co Down
28/01/2020
A new-look leisure centre is set to open its doors in Dungannon later this week. Dungannon Leisure Centre has been the subject of a £1.8 million investment for extensive refurbishments, which has seen the swimming pools, fitness suite, changing facilities and reception area all upgraded. Further
28/01/2020
Northern Ireland's leading construction students have been celebrated at the recent Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Lecture and Awards evening. The prestigious event saw certificates dished out to 25 candidates who successfully passed their CIOB examinations last year through QTAS and Train
28/01/2020
Political parties across Ireland have come under pressure to commit to new proposals set forward by the country's leading planners. The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) and Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) launched a joint manifesto of key commitments. This was introduced as the General Election
28/01/2020
Ireland-based environmental engineering firm FLI Group has strengthened its position in France with a new acquisition. The company has completed the purchase of Cadegeau, a French based Environmental Consultancy based in Cholet. Cadegeau specialises in Water, Soils, Geotechnical and Ecology and h
28/01/2020
Roadworks have commenced on the Alder Road in L'Derry. This £205,000 project will see a 1.7 km section resurfaced from the road's junction with the Culmore Road to its junction with the Beragh Hill Road. Work will take place this week with completion expected on Sunday 02 February. A full road
27/01/2020
A project has been launched to restore Belfast's historic Grand Opera House for the first time in 40 years. This £12.2 million project will see local contractor Tracey Brothers work over 10 months to deliver a series of upgrades at the venue ahead of its 125th birthday in December. As part of the
27/01/2020
Castlewellan Community Centre has officially reopened its doors following a £800,000 refurbishment. The project saw the refurbishment and extension of the existing community centre to create two halls, a full time creche room and office and toilet facilities. Newry, Mourne and Down District Counc
27/01/2020
Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Trade Mouldings Distribution Ltd has opened a new £10 million showroom and distribution centre. Headquartered in Cookstown, the firm specialises in kitchen, bedroom and bathroom unit doors and accessories. The new centre in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, will c
27/01/2020
A major water treatment plant in Castlewellan has become the subject of a £13 million programme of improvements. Work is underway at Drumaroad Water Treatment Works to improve the security of the water supply for over 200,000 homes in County Down and Belfast. This major plant treats water from Sil
27/01/2020
Cavan-based manufacturer O'Reilly Concrete has worked with its recent innovation partner to develop a new product. The firm, a specialist in the design, manufacture and erection of pre-cast frame buildings, was one of only five businesses across the island recognised for its innovation capabilitie
27/01/2020
A cycle route which runs near University College Dublin and into the city centre is set to undergo a series of upgrades. The scheme extends from Stillorgan Road's junction with The Rise to the pedestrian footbridge midway between the Fosters Avenue junction and Belfield flyover. Work will include
27/01/2020
A £220,000 road scheme has been announced in the Belleek area of Co Fermanagh. Resurfacing work will begin on the A46 Loughshore Road on Monday 27 January and run until Friday 07 February. It will take place over a 1,500-metre distance from the junction of the A46 Loughshore Road and the Ardees Ro
27/01/2020
Dublin's Luas tram system is set to be extended in southern parts of the county. A motion from Fianna Fáil Cllr Deirdre O'Donovan was passed to extend the line from Kingswood to Ballycullen. Cllr O'Donovan said: "This is just the first step to having the plan included in a future Programme for G
27/01/2020
A programme of water mains improvement works is progressing well in Newbridge, Co Kildare. Irish Water has issued a potential warning to customers in Dara Park, Moorefield, Highfield Estate, Piercetown, Páirc Mhuire, Charleton Avenue, The Maples Apartments, Weston Apartments and surrounding areas i
27/01/2020
HSENI has begun its two-week long programme of inspections across construction sites in Northern Ireland. The public body is focusing on all non-compliant plant, unsafe practices and inadequate segregation of pedestrians and vehicles during the inspections. This is being delivered in an effort to r
24/01/2020
A new programme of works has been announced to create a new walkway at Threemilewater Park in Co Antrim. This project will see a new route developed at the popular Woodland Path site, complementing the existing walkway and allowing walkers to explore further into the woodland on the south side of
24/01/2020
A key improvement scheme in Wicklow town has taken a major step forward. Shareridge Limited has been appointed to deliver the Fitzwilliam Square Improvement Scheme, which will create a multi-functional space in the town. The project will improve accessibility and enhance the presentation and pub
24/01/2020
Rapid International Ltd has launched a new business dedicated to the concrete truck mixer market. Supplier of premium lightweight truck mixers, Rapid Tumbler was first introduced in December 2019 at an open morning at Rapid's headquarters in Tandragee, Co Armagh. The event was attended by many loca
24/01/2020
Northern Ireland-based firm GRAHAM has reached a major milestone on a key Manchester project. Developer Glenbrook hosted a topping out ceremony at its Cornbrook development to celebrate the scheme reaching the highest point of construction. The £60 million development will include 280 apartments c
24/01/2020
Over 1,600 Irish Water customers in the Grangemore area of Co Roscommon are set to benefit from an improved water supply. The utility signed a deal with Source Civil Ltd to carry out the extension of the Boyle Water Supply Scheme to Grangemore. Fine Gael representative, Senator Frank Feighan was
24/01/2020
A two-week programme of inspections is set to take place on construction sites across Northern Ireland. HSENI is conducting the inspections, starting on Monday 27 January, with a specific target placed on all non-compliant plant, unsafe practices and inadequate segregation of pedestrians and vehic
24/01/2020
The spiralling cost of Ireland's National Children's Hospital is set to continue after a recent discussion. During a meeting between the government and the HSE, it was revealed that further additional costs have been submitted by the contractor. Worries have also been voiced over further delays fo
24/01/2020
Roadworks are set to begin in Ballymena from next week. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £288,000 to resurface a 2.2km section of Collin Road from Moorfields Road for 2.2km to Carnlea Road North. Work will commence on Monday 27 January and run until Friday 21 February. A full wee
24/01/2020
A number of technicians from Mercury Engineering have recently completed CNCI training in Dublin. The Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI®) program is shaping the future of the network infrastructure industry as the standard certification for those working within the network cabling sector for
24/01/2020
A popular park in Newtownabbey has been named North Belfast's favourite play area. The V36 play park landed the award as part of Belfast Live's 'Belfast Loves' campaign following a public vote. Speaking at the recent plaque presentation, the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman John Smyth,
23/01/2020
Malahide's historic Casino building has been given a new lease of life as a museum thanks to a €4 million restoration programme. The Casino building, the only cottage Orne of this type in Fingal, now houses the newly opened Casino Model Railway Museum. It was carefully conserved, restored and ext
23/01/2020
A new community funding scheme has been launched to help support projects and initiatives near the site of Ireland's new children's hospital in Dublin. The BAM Community Benefit Fund sees BAM Ireland provide a €500,000 investment to provide education bursaries and apprenticeship help for nearby sc
23/01/2020
A ceremony has been held in Downpatrick to mark the opening of Teconnaught GFC's new community hub. Located at Rann Road, the new hub consists of a social hub/café area, multi-use hall, meeting room, gym/training area and changing/shower amenities. These new facilities will provide access to a r
23/01/2020
A programme of renewal works has begun in the County Tyrone village of Pomeroy. This project was taken forward following an investment of £200K from the EU Rural Development 'LEADER' Programme. Mid Ulster Rural Development Partnership is delivering the programme on behalf of the Department of Agri
23/01/2020
Members of the NI Assembly are set to debate on whether to declare a climate emergency next week. The upcoming debate on Monday 27 January will give all political parties the the opportunity to commit to tackling the climate and biodiversity crises. Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald, who proposed th
23/01/2020
A £30 million residential development of over 150 homes has been given the green light in Mallusk, Co Antrim. The scheme at Park Road will include 162 units comprising 55 detached dwellings, 98 semi-detached dwellings and nine apartments. Further works will see a series of local improvements deli
23/01/2020
A call has been issued to abolish an act which makes it illegal to sleep rough or beg in Northern Ireland. This comes after homeless charity Crisis obtained new figures from the PSNI that revealed 258 arrests have been made as a result of people sleeping rough or begging. An SDLP councillor has s
23/01/2020
Two water supply schemes have been significantly upgraded in Co Kilkenny. National utility Irish Water worked to improve the quality of water for the Inistioge and Thomastown schemes, benefitting over 4,000 customers. Speaking about the works, Diane Carroll, Programme Manager with Irish Water, s
23/01/2020
A route in the County Antrim village of Broughshane is set to close for resurfacing work next week. The Department for Infrastructure is leading a £239,000 scheme to improve a 1.9km section of the Rathkeel Road from the 30 mph speed limit at Broughshane to Lisnamurrican Road. Work will begin on M
23/01/2020
Work is moving forward to establish a framework for professional advisory services as part of the Belfast Agenda. The RSUA Procurement Committee met with David Logan and Stephen McCullough from Belfast City Council to update members on the proposal, which has received expressions of interest from
22/01/2020
The latest phase of a £500 million Belfast Tribeca redevelopment scheme has been green lit by council. Belfast City Council's planning committee granted approval to the amendments submitted by Castlebrook Investments as it moves towards commencing work on the major development to the north-east qua
22/01/2020
Plans to create a new leading visitor destination at Avondale Forest Park in Co Wicklow is set to get underway. The €8 million project will see Avondale Forest Park transformed into 'A Place for Visionaries' facility, showcasing all that Irish forests have to offer and demonstrating some of the le
22/01/2020
Early plans to regenerate a site in Galway city centre for mixed-use space have taken a major step forward. The Land Development Agency (LDA) is set to progress a major enabling review study on a c.20-acre site in the hope of creating a new sustainable neighbourhood. Located at Sandy Road near Ter
22/01/2020
Leading Irish construction firm John Sisk & Son has opened a new office in Warrington. The company agreed a 14-year lease for Number 4 Ibis Court on Warrington's Centre Park. This deal comes after the 8,300 sq ft property was bought for £725,000 and renovated to a very high standard. Property d
22/01/2020
A host of sustainability leaders from across Ireland are set to descend on Dublin next week for the National Sustainability Summit. Taking place from 29-20 January at the Citywest Hotel, the event will welcome visitors to see the latest trends, innovations, best practice and new technological solut
22/01/2020
A key road scheme in County Cork has taken a major stride forward with the appointment of international firm SWECO. Cork County Council struck a deal with SWECO for the N25 Carrigtohill Midleton Road Improvement Scheme, which has been under development for a number of years. The scheme will facili
22/01/2020
A civil engineering firm in Antrim has been struck with a £500 fine after being found guilty of a water pollution offence. John McQuillan (Contracts) Ltd was brought to Lisburn Magistrates' Court yesterday, 21 January, where they were also issued a £15 Offenders Levy. This comes after a Water Qu
22/01/2020
Northern Ireland's largest electricity company, Power NI has been recognised with a prestigious business award. The firm beat competition from major companies Translink, Belfast Harbour and Hagan Homes to claim the 'Best New Sponsor' prize at the Allianz Arts & Business Awards. The award celebrat
22/01/2020
A planning application for Iveagh Markets has been thrown out by Dublin City Council. This move has been welcomed by local Labour General Election candidate Councillor Rebecca Moynihan "The current lease owner of the site has had over twenty years to develop this historic site, yet there has been
22/01/2020
A programme of works to address issues in the treated water on the Lettercallow Group Water Scheme in Galway are continuing. Irish Water has also issued a reminder to customers on this supply that a boil water notice remains in place. It is also in place for those on the Lettercallow Group Water Sc
21/01/2020
A major €525 million investment programme for 2020 for regional and local roads across Ireland has been unveiled, representing an increase of 8%. Announcing the investment, Transport Minister Shane Ross TD said: "The funding package will allow approximately 2,700kms of roads to be maintained and 2
21/01/2020
A new tax office has been officially opened in Belfast city centre. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) moved into the new Erskine House development on Chichester Street after over two years of development. Local contractor GRAHAM began work on the project in 2017 as part of HMRC's transformation prog
21/01/2020
Irish building materials group Kingspan has been named among the top 2% of corporate leaders on climate action and transparency. The firm achieved a place in the CDP 'A List' for climate change for the fourth time. This recognises its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and help to dev
21/01/2020
A project which will look to breathe new life into Enniskillen Workhouse has secured a major funding boost. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded over £2 million for the key heritage project. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, in partnership with South West College (SWC) will begin wo
21/01/2020
A busy stretch of road in north Belfast is set to close for resurfacing work. Work will begin on Clifton Park Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday 22 January, and run until Wednesday 05 February. This £138,000 scheme will cover a 600-metre distance between Crumlin Road and Cliftonville Road. Announcing t
21/01/2020
Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has come under criticism for his absence at the party's housing launch today, 21 January. The Cork man was slammed by Fine Gael representative Colm Brophy for "lacking in substance". Deputy Brophy said Martin's absence is yet another example of his desperate bid
21/01/2020
NI Water has held a meeting with Mid Ulster Council to inform representatives on investment needed for wastewater and water infrastructure across the region. A disparity in funding and growth was found as Mid Ulster Council is expected to need nearly 11,000 new homes, will want to attract over eig
21/01/2020
Northern Ireland-based firm FP McCann has showcased its range of precast concrete drainage and attenuation products at a recent UK conference. UK supplier of specialist civils, drainage solutions and heavy building materials, Keyline held its annual conference at Telford's International Centre. A
21/01/2020
A programme of water mains improvements across Galway City is progressing to the Mervue and Tuam Road areas. This latest phase will see 1.2 kilometres of old and damaged water pipes replaced with modern, high density polyethelene (plastic) ones in Mervue and a further 1.6 kilometres on the Tuam Ro
21/01/2020
Northern Ireland contractor Farrans has won a place on two lots of the latest Pagabo framework. The firm was named on Lot 2 (£15m to £50m) and Lot 3 (£50m+) of the Pagabo Major Works Framework. These lots were for the NI region. The framework, which launches in April 2020, is the second iteratio
20/01/2020
The new £15 million Brook Leisure Centre in Belfast has officially opened its doors following a successful first month. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Daniel Baker visited the site on Friday, 17 January, to officially open the facility. Located in Twinbrook, west Belfast, Brook Leisure Centre
20/01/2020
A new bypass connecting counties Kilkenny and Wexford has been confirmed to open this month. An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will visit the site of the €230 million N25 New Ross Bypass to open the route on Wednesday 29 January. This 15km scheme will generate significant benefits to the region, particu
20/01/2020
A L'Derry-based mechanical engineering company has created 14 new roles as it expands with the establishment of a new manufacturing plant. Gallagher and McKinney Limited, which provides contractor and sub-contractor management on piping and steel work projects, has built a facility at Skeoge Indust
20/01/2020
Five wastewater treatment plants in Co Carlow have been upgraded thanks to environmentally friendly projects under a €800,000 pilot programme. Irish Water worked with Carlow County Council to install Sludge Drying Reed Beds (SDRB) at the plants in Clonegal, Fenagh, Ballon Myshall and Raheendoran.
20/01/2020
The Department of Economy has begun preparations to deliver a workshop on the development of an Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's Energy Group will work with the Department to press forward with the plans. A Council delegation, headed up by Alderman Bill
20/01/2020
Roadworks are set to begin in the Co Armagh village of Forkhill starting next week. The Department for Infrastructure will move forward with a £215,000 scheme to resurface a section of the Shean Road from the border with Co Louth to Fairview, Forkhill. It will cover a 1,200-metre distance. Work
17/01/2020
Northern Ireland construction body CEF has appointed a new Assistant Director. Experienced industry professional Mark Spence will take on the role, in which he will be responsible for the running of the CEF's various member interest committees and leading engagement with the NI Assembly, Executive
17/01/2020
A new Act has been launched which will clarify the rights of certain ground rent tenants to acquire the freehold title of their properties. This new Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Act 2019 was brought forward after uncertainty had arisen from a Supreme Court ruling in 2012 in a case
17/01/2020
Invest Northern Ireland has committed £3.6 million to support pioneering research and advances in sustainable energy, the Economy Minister has announced. Industry-led research centre CASE will use the funds for Phase II of its work to advance Northern Ireland's position within the global sustainabl
17/01/2020
Fianna Fail has come under criticism for its broadband plans which seemingly leave Mayo premises out in the cold. Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring challenged Fianna Fáil's spokesperson Jack Chambers to explain Fianna Fáil's broadband plans to the people of Belmullet, Co May
17/01/2020
The government has authorised an increase in the lending rate under the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme. Labour's Housing spokesperson Jan O'Sullivan TD voiced disappointment that neither home loan applicants nor local authorities were advised of a possible increase, labelling the move as sneak
17/01/2020
A £130,000 programme of roadworks has been announced in Dungannon. The Department for Infrastructure scheme will see a section on the Beech Valley resurfaced from its junction with the A45 Railway Road to its junction with the Windmill Hill Road. Work will begin on Monday 20 January and run until
16/01/2020
The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) has elected a new President for 2020 & 2021. TU Dublin's current Head of the School of Transport Engineering, Environment and Planning, Dr Conor Norton MIPI will take on the position with 25 years' experience in the private and public sectors in Ireland and abroad
16/01/2020
A set of electric vehicles have been unveiled which will be trialled across parks in Belfast in an effort to transition toward low carbon transport. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Daniel Baker introduced the 12 vehicles yesterday, 15 January, as part of Belfast City Council's plans to review its flee
16/01/2020
John Paul Construction has appointed a new Managing Director. Liam Kenny takes over from Eamon Booth, who will become a non-executive director of the company. Since joining the firm in 2004, Liam has a strong track record of delivery for global multinational organisations in pharmaceutical, data
16/01/2020
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has identified the completion of Casement Park as a "key priority" for her department. Deirdre Hargey MLA met with Ulster GAA officials at the west Belfast site to discuss furthering the project. Minister Hargey said she is determined to see the project started
16/01/2020
A number of calls have been issued for an an independent inspection regime to be introduced for all emergency homeless accommodation. Fr Peter McVerry and campaigner Anthony Flynn issued the calls to government, with Fr McVerry highlighting a number of cases where people who are clean are sharing c
16/01/2020
Mechanical and operational issues at the Teeranea/Lettermore water treatment plant have resulted in a Boil Water notice being issued. This was announced after the public water supply was affected by elevated levels of turbidity. The Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Galway County Council i
15/01/2020
Salaries in the construction sector have risen by 4.5% over the last year with a strong competition for quantity surveyors, engineers and project managers. Azon Recruitment Group's Salary Guide 2020 revealed a significant sector increase in 2019, falling slightly from the 5% rise in 2018. Stephen
15/01/2020
Members of the public have been invited to an event on the £5.2 million Enniskillen Public Realm Scheme next week. This 'Open Day' will allow locals to meet the Public Realm team and find out more about the roll out of the project. Funded by the Department for Communities and Fermanagh and Omagh
15/01/2020
A new unit has been launched offering construction industry professionals across Northern Ireland a greater opportunity to complete training. CITB NI's Mobile Training Unit will provide short duration training such as manual handling, working at heights and general health & safety on site to CITB N
15/01/2020
Construction work is set to begin on a new €2.5 million Regional Athletics Hub in Newcastle West, Co Limerick. This Cloonyschrehane scheme will see the construction of an athletics track to international IAAF standard, floodlights and all associated track facilities with disability access. The pr
15/01/2020
Concern is beginning to grow that the government has done a U-turn on housing plans for the Glass Bottle site in Ringsend after a string of delays. An agreement was reached in May 2017 to deliver 900 social and affordable homes out of 3,500 planned for the site in Poolbeg West. Labour Party lead
15/01/2020
A second phase of development is set to begin at Enniscorthy Sports Hub courtesy of new government investment. The project was awarded a grant of €300,000 under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). Phase one of the Enniscorthy Sports Hub was developed at a cost of €1 million in 2015,
14/01/2020
A total of 18 schools across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from funding of up to £45 million to help deliver improvements. Funding was announced under the School Enhancement Programme, which will support building and improvement works at schools in order to provide the best possible accommod
14/01/2020
A number of community shared spaces in Comber, Holywood, Portaferry and Portavogie have begun development thanks to funding from the European Union's PEACE IV Programme. Ards and North Down Borough Council secured £3.3 million from the programme, with £1 million set aside for FP McCann to deliver t
14/01/2020
A major improvement scheme on the A1 is set to enter into a public inquiry following consultation last year. The Department for Infrastructure received 100 responses to the plans for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 Strategic Road Improvement Scheme. The Department was unable to resolve the issues raised
14/01/2020
A new programme has been published detailing €145 million worth of investment in Defence Forces facilities over the next five years. Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe TD introduced the inaugural five-year infrastructure programme for the Defence Forces today, 14 January. This I
14/01/2020
The rollout of rural high-speed broadband across Ireland has been boosted with a further €200,000 investment. Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, and Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, announced the fund
14/01/2020
A project team consisting of Northern Ireland-based firm GRAHAM and Mace has installed a new pedestrian bridge in London. The companies worked on Christmas Day last year to complete the installation on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, connecting East Bank to International Quarter London. The 350-ton
14/01/2020
The government has come under severe criticism for the ongoing housing crisis with a call now issued for a new direction on housing. Labour representative Jan O'Sullivan is the latest to speak out on the crisis, calling for "real solutions" to be introduced to address the major issue. Deputy O'S
14/01/2020
Northern Ireland's top 20 blockage 'hotspots' have been revealed, costing NI Water £5 million over the last two years. Belfast was ranked at the top of the list with 7,000 blockages over the last two years, followed by L'Derry and Newtownabbey with 3,000 and 1,400 respectively. NI Water's Head o
14/01/2020
ESB Networks is continuing to restore power to homes and businesses across Ireland following Storm Brendan. At its height on Monday, some 50,000 properties were without power as strong winds and heavy rain tracked across the country. ESB crews worked overnight to restore power as quickly as possib
14/01/2020
Meath County Council is set to outline its commitment to climate action over the next week. The local authority will publish information about its climate actions, plans and ambitions. A new report published this week shows that all of Ireland's local authorities have been undertaking a vast ran
13/01/2020
SDLP's Deputy Leader Nichola Mallon has been named Northern Ireland's new Minister for Infrastructure. The announcement was made after the Northern Ireland Assembly returned following a three-year absence. Most of the region's political parties agreed on proposals put forward by the Irish and UK g
13/01/2020
Northern Ireland-based GRAHAM has secured a deal to work on a landmark project for Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) Ltd. The firm will deliver an Enabling Works Contract for the Repository Development Programme (RDP), the "single largest programme of works" LLWR has undertaken. This decade-span
13/01/2020
A £2 million flood scheme has been launched in Ballymena. The NI Water project will address historical internal and external 'out of sewer' flooding issues in the Toome Road/Wakehurst Road area of the Antrim town. The capacity of the existing sewerage system will be significantly increased across
13/01/2020
Mallusk-based contractor McLaughlin & Harvey has been named on the new £10 billion Pagabo framework. Pagabo's six-year Major Works Framework will see up to 28 contractors deliver projects starting at £5 million. It is open to all public and private sector organisations and is split into three proje
13/01/2020
Plans for a €35 million redevelopment of League of Ireland stadium Dalymount Park have suffered a blow in the latest round of sporting infrastructure funding. Dublin City Council drew up a regeneration plan for the Bohemians stadium with the City Council and the Government each contributing €15m. T
13/01/2020
The water supply in Limerick city centre is set to undergo significant upgrades under a new Irish Water project. Shareridge Ltd has been named as the contractor to replace over 400 metres of old water mains with modern pipes in the Barrington Street area. The work will take place between the Barrin
13/01/2020
A new task force to enact transformative change on climate action has been established by Belfast City Council and Queen's University Belfast. The Belfast Climate Commission, made up of a range of organisations across the city, aims to play a role in taking necessary action to achieve government ta
13/01/2020
A second call for proposals under the €2 billion Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) is set to be launched next month. The URDF is playing a vital role in achieving compact urban growth, one of the key strategic objectives identified in the National Planning Framework and the National D
13/01/2020
Ongoing upgrades at Staleen Water Treatment Plant in Co Meath are moving forward at pace. Essential works are scheduled for the facility tomorrow, Tuesday 14 January, from 9am until 3pm. The production capacity at the plant will be reduced to accommodate these essential works and water supply to h
13/01/2020
A major refurbishment project in Killarney has seen the opening of a new Arts and Cultural Centre for the area. The former cultural centre on East Avenue was redeveloped to make way for the new ANAM facility, which is a flexible, adaptable and contemporary space available to host arts and cultural
10/01/2020
Plans for a new 3.5km greenway in Strabane, Co Tyrone, have taken a major step forward. The proposal for a £1m cycling and walking route was given the green light at a recent meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee. The route will connect the A5, Derry Road, Canal
10/01/2020
Ireland has made its mark on the global effort to reduce carbon emissions with the launch of its first fully-electric bus. The new Volvo bus took to Irish roads for the first time yesterday, 09 January, where it will operate an 8km round trip between the Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express Hotel
10/01/2020
More than 7,000 forest owners across Ireland are set to benefit from total tax-free payments of €33.24 million. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Andrew Doyle TD announced the 2020 forestry premium payment to Irish land-owners earlier this week. Minister Doy
10/01/2020
The new draft deal which looks to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland has pledged an urgent investment in wastewater infrastructure. Parties are meeting today, 10 January, in the hopes of agreeing to the 'New Decade, New Approach' proposal to get Stormont up and running again. NI Water Cha
10/01/2020
A new 210 bed co-living development has been approved on the Old Navan Road in Dublin, sparking political criticism. Local Green Party Dublin West candidate, Cllr Roderic O'Gorman voiced his shock and disappointment at the An Bord Pleanala decision, slamming Fine Gael for pushing this model of acc
10/01/2020
A major programme of road improvements is set to begin on the N59 in Co Galway starting next week. P & D Lydon Plant Hire Ltd has signed on to deliver the works, which will take place west of Letterfrack village. Construction will begin on Monday 13 January and run for four months. The work wi
10/01/2020
A public consultation on a National Climate & Air Roadmap for the Agriculture Sector to 2030 and Beyond is set to close today, 10 January. Ahead of the deadline, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed TD has reminded the farming and wider public to make their voices heard. Minister Creed said: "As w
10/01/2020
A watermain has burst in Co Louth, affecting customers across a number of areas. The incident occurred yesterday, 09 January, with Irish Water deploying a team to the site. Disruption is expected until 3pm today. The following areas which may be affected are: Milestown, Maine, Lynns, Annagassan,
10/01/2020
Work has commenced to improve a key road in Crossmaglen, Co Armagh. A £210,000 Department for Infrastructure scheme will see a 1,160m section of the A29 New Road resurfaced in Tullydonnell. It will extend from the border with Co Louth to a point 50m northwest of St Bridget's Terrace. Work will ru
10/01/2020
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09/01/2020
A major redevelopment project has been launched at Ireland's largest retail development, Blanchardstown Centre. Northern Ireland firm GRAHAM has begun work on the €9.3 million revamp, which will see the centre welcome eight new stores and unveil a modern, reimagined space upon completion in Novembe
09/01/2020
Plans for 145 new homes in the Co Tyrone town of Strabane have been green lit. The housing development in the Evish Road area was approved during a recent meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee. Curlyhill Developments is leading the scheme, which will incorporate
09/01/2020
A local cinema in L'Derry is set to undergo an expansion which will see two new screens added to the complex. Plans to extend the Brunswick Moviebowl in Pennyburn Industrial Estate were given the thumbs up by Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee. This proposal will see a
09/01/2020
Radius Housing is now welcoming nominations for its 2020 Scheme Awards. The awards are held in recognition of the hard work and dedication of Radius residents living in its housing for over 55's. They will cover three different categories: Good Neighbour, recognising someone who makes a positive
09/01/2020
A local homeless charity has launched a development in County Clare to support young people leaving state care. Homeless Care CLG agreed a contract with Clearly Doyle Construction to convert Jigginstown House in Bundle of Sticks, Naas, into 12 apartments and extend a farmhouse building for a new c
09/01/2020
A popular, scenic walking route in Coleraine has closed to pedestrians amid safety concerns. NI Water issued a statement regarding limited access to Ballinrees Reservoir on Windyhill Road. Maynard Cousley explained: "It is with great regret that NI Water has had to take the decision to no longer a
09/01/2020
Global construction group BAM has inspired tree planting programmes across the world with its 150th anniversary pledge. In 2019, the firm completed its commitment to plant 150,000 trees to mark the 150th year of the Royal BAM Group. Throughout the year, BAM planted trees in areas of the world in
09/01/2020
Four new additions have been announced to NI Water's Board for the upcoming term. Northern Ireland Water (NIW) is responsible for the delivery of water and sewerage services across Northern Ireland. The NIW Board provides independent judgement on issues of strategy, performance, governance and exe
09/01/2020
A programme of urgent repairs have been completed at Trim Water Treatment Plant in Co Meath, returning supply for residents in the area. The plant suffered a mechanical breakdown yesterday, 08 January, which resulted in Irish Water deploying a team to the site. Following completion on the repair
09/01/2020
Conway Piling has ended 2019 on a high with success on a number of prestigious projects across the country. The company was appointed by MMD Construction to design, supply, install and test piled foundations for the new Aldi Superstore in Tramore, Co Wexford. This project consisted of supplying
08/01/2020
Antrim-based manufacturer MAW Engineering is to invest significantly in the local area with plans for a new manufacturing facility. The start-up firm, which specialises in the manufacture and assembly of walking floor trailers and vehicle bodies, has invested in a new commercial vehicle venture. T
08/01/2020
A new £20 million leisure centre for residents of east Belfast has been officially opened today, 08 January. Members of the public and local government were invited to the new Lisnasharragh Aquatic Centre to mark its official launch. The state-of-the-art facility has been on soft opening since Dec
08/01/2020
A variety of options for the expansion of Ulster University's Magee campus have been outlined at a recent committee meeting. Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Governance and Strategic Planning Committee sat in on a detailed presentation exploring all options for the site. The
08/01/2020
Three streets in Omagh town centre are set to undergo redevelopment to enhance the local area. Further revitalisation funding will see High Street, Market Street and Georges Street upgraded with a shop front improvement scheme, street cleansing and 'Bags for Life' to promote shopping. This projec
08/01/2020
A major update has been delivered on projects in development across the country under Project Ireland 2040. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe TD unveiled the latest on the national scheme with the launch of an updated Investment Projects and Programmes Tracker and Phase 2 of the MyProjectIreland in
08/01/2020
Fianna Fáil has come under severe criticism for its recent housing policies, prompting a call for more substance and explanation. A Fine Gael TD hit out at the party over the policies, urging them to explain how they will fund a special savers scheme to help first time buyers. In a response to th
08/01/2020
A series of sewer works on Foyle Street in L'Derry are set to restart following a break for the festive period. NI Water is leading the work with contractor BSG Civil Engineering, which will see investigation work and minor repairs complete on the Foyle Street sewer. The work will be located arou
08/01/2020
A €12 million programme of works to improve water mains across County Donegal is progressing well thanks to Irish Water. The national utility is working alongside Donegal County Council to replace and rehabilitate approximately 40 kilometres of old water mains. Since launching in September 2018,
08/01/2020
Roadworks are set to take place in Portadown, Co Armagh, later this month. The £142,000 scheme will see the carriageway on Seagoe Park resurfaced over a distance of approximately 500 metres. Work will begin on Monday 20 January 2020 and run until Friday 31 January 2020. A daily road closure wil
08/01/2020
An Irish Water team has been deployed to the water treatment plant serving Trim town, Rathmolyon, Summerhill following a mechanical breakdown yesterday, 07 January. The County Meath plant suffered a mechanical breakdown, resulting in water being stored in reservoirs to supply customers in the area
07/01/2020
A specialist steel fabrication company from Armagh City is set to make a name for itself across the pond after securing a string of new orders. Impact Fabrications, which serves as the world's only manufacturer of galvanised chassis and bulkhead parts for the former top-selling Defender and Series
07/01/2020
The search has begun to find a new Chair for Northern Ireland Water. The Department for Infrastructure is on the look out for an individual who will serve four business days per month and be expected to attend all Board meetings and other ad hoc meetings as required. The Chair will receive remuner
07/01/2020
Power NI has pledged its commitment to a more sustainable workplace with the acquisition of an electric Hyundai Kona to its fleet. The business has also installed EV charging points to all three offices across Northern Ireland and introduced a team initiative. The Green Team is made up of 28 mem
07/01/2020
The newly amended Climate Action Bill has sparked a call for government to address issues affecting the midlands. Published yesterday, 06 January, the Bill seeks to to cover a myriad of new climate change measures including a ban on the sale of fossil fuel cars by 2030, carbon budgeting and the es
07/01/2020
Plans to develop the Lough Melvin Holiday Centre in Garrison, Co Fermanagh, for long-term use have taken a key stride forward. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for the future of the site, which offers 12 serviced pitches for caravans and associated facilitie
07/01/2020
Over 10,000 adults and children remain homeless under the current Fine Gael government, according to to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government Darragh O'Brien. Criticising the government, the number of homeless people in the State according to the latest official figures
07/01/2020
A key route in the County Antrim village of Ahoghill is set to be significantly improved under the second phase of roadworks. This £250,000 phase will see a 2.2km section of the Crosskeys Road upgraded from Taylorstown Road to Ballyscullion Road. Work began on Monday 06 January and will run unti
07/01/2020
Dublin City Council has stepped up its efforts to take control of the Iveagh Markets after plans were submitted for the building over the festive holidays. The current owner of the building submitted a planning application, bringing the future of the markets in their current form into doubt. The
07/01/2020
Ireland's distributor of Terex Ecotec solutions, McHale Plant Sales has shifted its focus onto the firm's TWH 220 materials handler. This new focus comes as a reaction to the country's drive to meet international goals aimed at protecting the environment, safeguarding species and combating climate
07/01/2020
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has welcomed an Alliance Councillor to its Board. Representative for Lisburn South, Alderman Amanda Grehan joins the Board following significant experience focusing on housing across her district. Alderman Grehan said: "Housing has always been a vital part
06/01/2020
Plans for a new tech innovation hub at Trinity College's Grand Canal Dock site have come under criticism. The proposals, which were approved by Cabinet, will support nearly 6,000 jobs and see over €1 billion invested on a 5.5 acre site that sits at the heart of the docklands in the next decade.
06/01/2020
A £1.28 million project in Ballymena has helped transform a number of streets in the County Antrim town. The Department for Infrastructure worked alongside the Department for Communities (DfC) and Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to complete the work, which saw improvements to Greenvale Street as
06/01/2020
The search has begun to find a construction craft apprentice who has overcome significant diversity across Northern Ireland. CITB NI and Radius Housing are on the look out for an individual who succeeded in completing their training programme and achieved a construction qualification at NVQ Level 2
06/01/2020
Northern Ireland's latest and greatest architectural achievements are set to be celebrated at the RSUA Design Awards 2020. Entries are being welcomed for the awards, which also serve as the first step to being considered for a UK-wide RIBA Award. The RSUA Design Awards aim to promote excellence in
06/01/2020
Health Minister Simon Harris has come under severe pressure to provide clarity on the opening of a new unit at University Hospital Limerick. A recent revelation that 92 people are now on trolleys at UHL has sparked Labour's Jan O’Sullivan to call for a clear timeline on the new 60-bed modular faci
06/01/2020
Construction work has commenced to improve a section of the Portglenone Road in Co Antrim. This £300,000 scheme will see work take place over a 1.6km area from near the Ballybollen Road to Whitesides Road. The Department for Infrastructure is leading the scheme, with completion expected by the en
06/01/2020
A call has been issued for new legislation to fine platforms like Airbnb which advertise rogue properties. Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin spoke out following news of a significant increase in short term properties available in Dublin. This also comes after new short term letting regulations came into f
06/01/2020
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has launched a new out-of-hours homeless support line. This move has been welcomed by Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín. "A service like this which provides help to the homeless when they need it, outside of normal working hours, is long overdue," the North Bel
06/01/2020
Water supply issues are continuing in the Co Louth village of Tallanstown with work set to recommence later this week. Irish Water has worked with Louth County Council to allow the Boil Water Notice to be lifted for the majority of customers impacted. The Notice which has been in place since 30 Ju
06/01/2020
A series of resurfacing works is set to begin in the Co L'Derry village of Draperstown. The £225,000 scheme will see a carriageway and footways improved throughout Glenelly Villas. Work will commence on Monday 13 January and run until mid-March. A full road closure will be in place throughout
