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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for March 2020
23/03/2020
Plans to develop Glenfarne Wood in County Leitrim are moving forward with a series of remote and online discussions. Led by Leitrim County Council and Coillte, the study project for the site aims to find ideas and suggestions to develop the area. Despite the current global Covid-19 pandemic resu
23/03/2020
A key route in south Belfast is set to undergo improvement works next week. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £170,000 to improve the Upper Knockbreda Road from Belvoir Road to Upper Galwally. Work will begin on Monday 30 March and run until Sunday 04 April. Overnight road closure
23/03/2020
Simpson Strong-Tie has launched a new range of Premium Fasteners. The company's latest products feature superior strength nails and screws to cover almost every application and are showcased in the newly released Premium Fasteners Catalogue. Europe's leading range of superior nails and screws inc
23/03/2020
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy and the Dublin Region Homeless Executive have joined forces to introduce a number of protective measures for those living in emergency accommodation. The new measures have been launched in an attempt to help those in need during the current Covid-19 crisis. Followin
23/03/2020
A plea has been made to the Irish government to provide support for renters as Covid-19 continues to spread across the nation. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin has called for the immediate introduction of emergency rent supplement, rent reductions and rent waivers to help those who have lost
23/03/2020
A programme of water supply infrastructure upgrades is to get underway under the control of contractor Farrans. The firm has been selected by NI Water to lead upgrades throughout Ballyclare, Doagh, Randalstown, Kells, Toome, Ahoghill and Bushmills. Approximately £2.7 million is being invested in
23/03/2020
A programme of roadworks has been announced near the County Antrim village of Portglenone. Townhill Road, situated north of the village, will be subject to a £370,000 improvement scheme, starting on Monday 30 March. The route will be resurfaced from Tamlagh Cross Roads towards Portglenone for ap
23/03/2020
NI Water customers have been urged to follow guidelines to help keep the sewer network clean. Members of the public have been warned to only flush toilet roll, as people are buying and using more wet wipes. NI Water's Angela Halpenny, Head of Environmental Regulation, has issued a reminder to cus
20/03/2020
Work is moving forward to improve the water supply infrastructure across the Newry, Mourne and Down Council area. Approximately £4.9 million is being invested to upgrade 47km of watermains in Newry, Kilkeel, Mayobridge, Rathfriland and Hilltown. Work will get underway later this month in Mayobri
20/03/2020
Renters across the country impacted by the coronavirus epidemic are set to be further protected with newly amended legislation. The government is launching an amended Residential Tenancies Act 2004-2019 next week. Measures to be introduced include moratoriums on evictions and rent increases for
20/03/2020
A route in east Belfast is set to undergo essential construction work starting next week. Concrete piles will be installed along Barnetts Road between Kings Road and Thornhill Parade, which will stabilise the Comber Greenway embankment and support a new footway and masonry wall. Work will begin o
20/03/2020
A leading Northern Ireland businessman and his wife have been left stranded on the tarmac of an airport in South Africa with no toilet facilities or food. Hagan Homes founder James Hagan and partner Anne Heeks were held airside in a van for over 24 hours due to newly introduced visa restrictions o
20/03/2020
Owners of Airbnb properties across Ireland have been urged to offer their units to their local authority for HAP tenancies. Chairperson of Dublin City Council Housing SPC, Alison Gilliland has promoted the initiative to enable accommodation for those in homeless accommodation amid the ongoing coron
20/03/2020
Work has begun to resurface a key route in the County Tyrone village of Caledon. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £130,000 to improve a section of the Dyan Road from its junction with the Kilshannagh Road over 1.3 kilometres towards Caledon. A full road closure will be in place from
19/03/2020
The government has put forward an investment of €1 million to support innovative research projects on geothermal energy. Three projects have secured funding under the 2019 SEAI National Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Funding Programme, with strategic co-funding support from GSI. D
19/03/2020
Northern Ireland-based contractor McAleer & Rushe has secured deals for student accommodation schemes worth almost £100 million. The firm has been appointed to deliver 'Luxurio' in Loughborough and 'The Vantage' in Nottingham, creating a total of 943 student beds close to top-tier universities. L
19/03/2020
Developers have broke ground on a new housing development in south Belfast. Leading Northern Ireland homebuilder Hagan Homes is leading the construction of 33 new homes at Thirty Three South just off the Donegall Road. DB Contracts has been appointed as main contractor for the £4.5 million develop
19/03/2020
A £20 million project for a new office development and car parking space in Belfast city centre is taking shape. MSM Contracts has been working on the scheme at McCausland's Carpark on Grosvenor Road since February 2019. When complete, it will feature 7000 square feet of office space as well as ne
19/03/2020
The County Armagh town of Lurgan is set to become the latest area to undergo a series of water supply infrastructure upgrades. National utility NI Water is investing £5 million to improve the water supply infrastructure across Northern Ireland. The business will begin work in Lurgan later this m
19/03/2020
A group of employees from Ireland's leading engineering firm, Mercury, have recently graduated from a leadership course. Nine members completed Ingenium's Smart Choice Leadership Programme, with the majority attending a graduation ceremony at the University of Limerick on 04 March. Darren Brennan
19/03/2020
Roadworks have been announced on Millfield in Belfast city centre. Approximately £100,000 is being invested to improve a section of the route along the southbound carriageway between Peter's Hill and Frances Street. Work will begin on Monday 23 March and is expected to be completed by Saturday 2
19/03/2020
A watermain has burst in the Fingal area, causing a disruption to supply for local homes and businesses. The incident happened in Garristown, resulting in a team being deployed to the site. Work is also required on the Cottrelstown pumping station. Irish Water is working with Fingal County Counci
18/03/2020
Northern Ireland-based contractor GRAHAM has secured a deal to deliver maintenance works in England. The firm has been awarded a Building Repairs and Maintenance and Minor Works contract with Worcester City Council. Under the contract, GRAHAM will deliver reactive maintenance, planned maintenance,
18/03/2020
Youth organisations across Ireland have been given a greater incentive to lead the fight against climate change thanks to a new fund. Almost €500,000 is being made available in 2020 for a fund to support youth-led action and innovation on Climate Justice at community, regional and national level.
18/03/2020
Three local councillors have been appointed to the Board of Belfast Harbour Commissioners (BHC) for a first term. Councillors Emmet McDonough-Brown, Donal Lyons and Mal O'Hara all join the Public Trust Port. Councillor Ciaran Beattie has also been appointed for a second term. As part of the Boar
18/03/2020
Ireland's leading engineers specialist Mercury has celebrated a huge achievement on a project in the Netherlands. The firm has achieved three million hours without a lost time injury on a Hyperscale Data Centre project near Amsterdam. As General Contractor for this project, Mercury is responsible
18/03/2020
A key improvement scheme along the N24 Limerick to Waterford Road is set to move forward. Limerick City and County Council has made a Compulsory Purchase Order to acquire the land and extinguish rights of way necessary to develop the Beary's Cross Road project. Under the scheme, the council will
18/03/2020
Ireland's energy utility companies have come under pressure to introduce workable solutions to support customers with financial difficulties. This plea from Sinn Féin comes as the coronavirus epidemic continues to spread across the country, causing a lot of businesses to close or work remotely.
18/03/2020
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has been called to introduce emergency legislation for renters across the country. Labour has urged Minister Murphy to bring in a rent freeze and a temporary ban on evictions. The party's Dublin Fingal representative, Duncan Smith TD believes the measures should be
18/03/2020
A burst water pipe has been restored in County Westmeath. The incident happened yesterday, 17 March, resulting in a loss of supply for locals in Galmoylestown, Collinstown, Fennor, Knockdrin and surrounding areas. Irish Water worked with Westmeath County Council to repair the pipe and restore sup
16/03/2020
A new Regional Economic Strategy is set to be launched for the Mid South West to boost the region's economic output by improving infrastructure, boosting the skills base, encouraging innovation and developing tourism. This strategy will focus on increasing productivity and creating more and better
16/03/2020
National engineering firm Mercury has become the latest named to join an Irish movement for sustainable change. The leading engineers business has signed Business in the Community Ireland's (BITCI) Low Carbon pledge, joining over 100 of the country's most established companies. This sees Mercury
16/03/2020
The A6 dualling scheme has been recognised as the one of the region's leading projects at the Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Northern Ireland Awards. The GO Awards were held at the Titanic Hotel in Belfast on 11 March, recognising the best public procurement projects
16/03/2020
A decision has been reached to postpone National Tree Week 2020 amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Irish forestry company Coillte and the Tree Council of Ireland made the announcement after the Taoiseach's comments on mass gatherings of over 100 people. National Tree Week 2020 and all related
16/03/2020
Northern Ireland housing bodies have come under pressure to introduce measures to protect homeless people from the coronavirus outbreak. Sinn Féin has written to the Housing Executive and the Federation of Housing Associations asking for an update on arrangements. MLA Carál Ní Chuilín commented
16/03/2020
Work to upgrade the junction of Metges Road and Kentstown Road in Navan is progressing well. The Meath project got underway on 17 February and is on track to reach completion by Q3 2020. Jons Civils is overseeing the scheme, which involves the installation of a 3.5m depth large sewer, an array o
16/03/2020
National electricity ESB has set out its plan of action in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, which provides a reliable electricity service across the country, is implementing measures in the critical functions of the business. These will ensure the supply of electricity in generation
16/03/2020
A Co Tyrone firm has been fined over the death of a man at a livestock market in Clogher, Co Tyrone. Mr Harry McAnespie died after being struck by a gate at the event in June 2018. Clogher Valley Livestock Producers has since pleaded guilty to one breach of health and safety legislation at Dungann
16/03/2020
Northern Ireland construction firm McAleer & Rushe has been awarded a prestigious accolade for excellence in health and safety. The British Safety Council presented the company with an International Safety Award with a Distinction. This celebrates the firm's commitment to keeping its workers and w
16/03/2020
Roadworks are set to begin in the County Down town of Warrenpoint later this week. Approximately £165,000 will be invested to resurface Ardallan Park, Mourne Drive and Rossmara Park. Work will begin on Wednesday 18 March and take place over three stages. The first stage is Ardallan Park from B
13/03/2020
A multi-million pound scheme to upgrade the A6 from Randalstown to Castledawson has been shortlisted for a UK-wide award. The Northern Ireland scheme will compete to claim 'Sustainable Project of the Year' at the Construction News Awards. The Construction News Awards return for the 24th year in
13/03/2020
A £100,000 street lighting scheme is set to bring a host of new LED lights to Castlewellan, Co Down. Work will take place on Main Street to install 32 new street lighting columns. The first phase of the scheme will begin on Monday 23 March and will run until Thursday 09 April. Work will cease fo
13/03/2020
A community centre in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council area of Dublin has been boosted with a new extension. The extension to Shanganagh Park House was officially opened on Wednesday, 11 March. Leas Chathaoirleach, Cllr Deirdre Donnelly visited the site to unveil the Caroline Mc Dermott
13/03/2020
Streets in the County Armagh towns Lurgan and Portadown have been upgraded thanks to a £150,000 investment. Public realm works have reached completion in the areas, with support from the Department for Communities and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. These works were able to
13/03/2020
The evolving threat of Covid-19 across Ireland has sparked a call for support to renters across the region. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin TD has written again to Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy and Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty asking for more clarity on the situation. The
13/03/2020
Farmers across Northern Ireland have been issued a reminder on how best to save money on their next water bill. Regional utility NI Water has advised farmers to check meters on a regular basis as spring approaches and the supplies to field troughs will be getting used again. Gary Curran, NI Water
13/03/2020
Gardaí have assured the government that will be no loss of focus on road safety during the coronavirus outbreak. A meeting was held between Transport Minister Shane Ross, Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan and key road safety stakeholders to discuss the importance of continued road traffic enforcem
13/03/2020
Plans for the 15-acre Albert Basin Park in Newry are set to enter public consultation. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are now inviting the public to the shape the initial concept design proposals, with consultation 'Drop in' clinics scheduled over the next few weeks. Consultation events
13/03/2020
The future development of the Coolquay area in Dublin has been strongly discussed at a recent meeting. Fingal County Council hosted a drop-in session with members of the planning team to gather local input and knowledge to support future planning in the area. Approximately 100 people turned out
13/03/2020
Water main improvement works have got underway in Ballycastle, Co Mayo. The installation works involve laying approximately 6km of interconnecting mains pipe from the existing Lacken reservoir (Ballina Regional Water Supply Scheme), into the Ballycastle Public Water Supply and decommissioning the
12/03/2020
The first plan of its kind has been set out to protect and create green and blue infrastructure across Belfast. Belfast City Council is introducing the plan to help protect green areas like parks and amenity spaces, and support blue infrastructure such as rivers and streams, reservoirs, lakes and p
12/03/2020
Carrickfergus has been boosted as a more attractive destination for visitors thanks to two new schemes. In recent months, the Great Tower at Carrickfergus Castle has reopened following a £1 million conservation project and a £660,000 Public Realm Scheme reached completion in the Antrim Street and
12/03/2020
The future redevelopment of County Tyrone village Sion Mills has been set out in the final draft of a major masterplan. Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Environment and Regeneration Committee backed the Regeneration Masterplan, which includes the findings of a detailed technic
12/03/2020
Work has begun on the final phase of a key road scheme from Belfast to Bangor. Approximately £200,000 is being invested to install traffic signals on the A2 at Ballymoney Road, improving road safety and traffic progression on a busy commuter route. A number of restrictions remain in place to faci
12/03/2020
A Newry-based marine fit-out firm has been recognised by Diversity Mark NI for doubling the amount of females on its payroll in under two years. MJM Marine received the Bronze Mark for promoting diversity and inclusion within the workforce and across the wider construction industry as the rest of t
12/03/2020
Northern Ireland's leading construction industry body, Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has called on companies for greater support as the Covid-19 virus continues to spread across the nation. The coronavirus outbreak, recently labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), is
12/03/2020
Irish building materials supplier has become the latest name to throw its support behind an ambitious campaign to speed up the transition to a net zero built environment by 2050. The firm has pledged its commitment to the World Green Building Council campaign, the Advancing Net Zero project. The
12/03/2020
The Irish government has come under pressure to introduce measures for those in emergency accommodation and renters as the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps the country. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin TD has written to Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy calling for clarity on the issue. Deputy Ó Broin
12/03/2020
Hundreds of housing developments across Northern Ireland are at risk due to a lack of wastewater infrastructure, an MLA has said. Sinn Féin's Martina Anderson commented on the issue following a recent visit to the Belfast Waste Water Treatment Works. The Infrastructure Committee visited the site t
12/03/2020
Repairs have started at Ballyjamesduff water treatment plant in Cavan following a mechanical issue. Irish Water has issued a warning to customers in the area there may be reduced pressure and/or a water outage today due to the works. The utility's drinking water operational experts are working w
11/03/2020
A new £600,000 sports pavilion is set to be developed in the County Antrim village of Kells. Work has begun on the site of the Kells Playing Fields on Station Road to deliver a new single storey pavilion with modern facilities including changing rooms, toilet facilities, first aid room, meeting ro
11/03/2020
Irish manufacturer CDE has been crowned one of the country's Best Managed companies for the 12th year running. The world's leading wet processing equipment company secured the accolade in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme, in association with Bank of Ireland. The prize was pres
11/03/2020
Five streets in Belfast city centre are set to undergo a series of upgrades under a new £2 million investment. The Five C's Project will see public realm improvements delivered on College Court, College Avenue (part), College Street (part), Callender Street and Chichester Street (part). Doran Co
11/03/2020
Irish building materials group Kingspan is set to strengthen its Light + Air division with a major acquisition. The company has announced an intention to acquire Colt Group, a market leader in providing and servicing innovative solutions and products for smoke control, ventilation, solar shading a
11/03/2020
A new 4km road has been officially opened to the public in Donabate, Fingal. The Donabate Distributor Road runs an easterly direction from the R126 Hearse Road on the south-west of Donabate village, across the Dublin-Belfast railway line, before heading in a northerly direction to reconnect with t
11/03/2020
Construction industry opportunities are set to be advertised at a major job fair in Belfast, the Department for Communities has announced. Over 60 employers will highlight roles in the care, manufacturing, construction, hospitality and financial services sectors at the event at the Europa Hotel. C
11/03/2020
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has appointed a company to tackle the potentially deadly legionella bacterium commonly found in warm water containing mechanical equipment. National construction firm GRAHAM has been presented with a 'Legionella Management Services' contract for the council
11/03/2020
Construction professionals across Northern Ireland are gearing up for this year's Skillbuild NI National Finals. The 2020 event will be hosted by CITB NI at its Nutts Corner premises on Tuesday 19 May. Each year SkillBuild NI brings together the top and brightest talent in a bid to win in
11/03/2020
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has been recognised for its excellence in energy efficiency with a prestigious accreditation. The local authority was awarded ISO 50001, an internationally recognised certified energy management system for organisations, from Certification Europe for their Ene
11/03/2020
A new-generation hydraulically-driven cutter for concrete piles is to be introduced in Ireland. Pile cropper hire specialists Mr Cropper launched the solution, which is safer and up to five times faster than traditional methods. It will be available in Ireland through sister company Groundforce.
10/03/2020
Northern Ireland social homes provider Radius Housing has struck a deal for new project managers. McAdam Design has been reappointed to the company's Project Management Professional Services Framework, which will see them work on a number of major new housing development projects across the region
10/03/2020
A popular walking trail in east Belfast has been upgraded thanks to an NI Water volunteering project. The National Trust property was enhanced by planting trees and cutting back on invasive species including willow and rhododendron. Lisnabreeny takes in wooded glen, estate and green field to the
10/03/2020
The lack of progress on plans for a new Garda Station in the County Cavan town of Bailieborough has sparked local frustration. Delivery of the new facility started in 2015 and has yet to make any discernible steps forward. Local Fianna Fáil representative Niamh Smyth has been informed the contra
10/03/2020
A summit on housing is set to place later this week focusing on the issues of a historical underinvestment in wastewater infrastructure. Northern Ireland's Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon will host the housing and infrastructure event on Thursday 12 March, bringing together key stakeholders
10/03/2020
The ongoing spread of the coronavirus across the UK and Ireland has sparked a call for more relaxed sick pay rules in the construction industry. The government amended the rules of statuary sick pay (SSP) so that it is paid immediately if a worker is on sick leave rather than on the fourth day whic
10/03/2020
A new €3 million pilot programme has been launched to improve energy efficiency and support decarbonisation in colleges and universities across Ireland. The programme targets the higher education sector to introduce a number of innovative initiatives, including deep retrofitting of older or low ene
10/03/2020
A majority of councillors have voted in favour of the sale of a key public site in Killinarden, Tallaght. The motion was supported to sell the site to a private developer during a recent South Dublin County Council meeting. Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD has hit out at the decisio
10/03/2020
Developers are being sought to bring forward new social housing in the Fingal area. Fingal County Council is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of turnkey housing developments and/or long-term leasing of developments for new social homes. Restrictions are in place which means deve
10/03/2020
Galway City Council's Public Realm Strategy was recognised as one of the winning projects at the recent Irish Planning Institute 2019/2020 Planning Awards. The strategy, which provides a vision of place, design guidance and outline project proposals to improve Galway's streets and public spaces, ca
10/03/2020
Members of the public in County Cork are set to be called upon to shape a new development plan for the region. A new Public Consultation Document will be launched on Thursday, 12 March, highlighting a range of areas the new Plan will need to consider. It covers a range of topics including Settle
09/03/2020
Developers have begun construction on a £5 million transformational park development in West Belfast. The Colin Urban Village area project will see a vacant 17-acre site redeveloped into a high quality destination park for locals and visitors of all ages. It will include a play park, teen space, p
09/03/2020
Maghaberry's former Wastewater Treatment Works has been replaced with a new state-of-the-art development. The new £4 million Wastewater Treatment Works will now meet the needs of the growing local population of Maghaberry village and the expansion of the prison. Welcoming the project's completion
09/03/2020
A new home for the Irish language has been built in Armagh city courtesy of over £2.3 million. The Irish language centre in the city's Upper English Street was opened to the public last week during an official ceremony. It was brought to life close to Navan Fort with an investment of almost £1.2
09/03/2020
The average cost to build a social home across Ireland stands at just over €230,000, according to new data. Figures from the Department of Housing show the average construction costs incurred by the State are €181,510 with average all in costs at €232,421. Shedding more light on the figures, Sinn
09/03/2020
A new space for women and their families is set to be developed in west Belfast. The Shankill Shared Women's Centre was announced late last week ahead of International Women's Day, Sunday 08 March. Located at Lanark Way, the development will be a welcoming, safe and accessible shared space for w
09/03/2020
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) has whittled down entries for its 2020 Design Awards to 10. From the 27 projects that were entered for the awards, only 10 have been shortlisted for further consideration for an award. Shortlisted schemes include The Lanyon Building Conservation and R
09/03/2020
A key resurfacing scheme has begun in the coastal Antrim village of Cushendall. Approximately £298,000 is being invested to improve the Ballyeamon Road over 2.5km from near Gaults Road towards the Glenravel Road. Work begun on the scheme today, Monday 09 March, and will run until Sunday 22 March
09/03/2020
A host of Engineer Young Officers from the Irish Defence Forces have been given great insight into the wastewater treatment process during recent site visits. Irish Water welcomed the Young Officers to its Osberstown Wastewater Plant in Naas, Co Kildare, and Ireland's largest water treatment plant
09/03/2020
A new conference has been launched which looks to promote growth in Advanced Manufacturing Materials and Engineering (AMME) across Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. The inaugural AMME Conference will welcome businesses within the sector to hear best practice, expert advice and be directed on th
09/03/2020
One of Ireland's leading contractors, The Tinnelly Group has been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards. The firm, formerly known as Tinnelly Demolition, will compete at the Machinery Movers Magazine Industry & Operator Awards sponsored by Gaelic Plant Hire later this month. These awar
06/03/2020
East Meath is set to welcome its first library service since the mid 2000's with the launch of Bettystown Library. The planning process will commence for the new development in May 2020, with the facility expected to open its doors to the public in 2022. When launched, it will have the first Sens
06/03/2020
An inaugural summit has been held in Belfast celebrating women in construction across Northern Ireland. Held at the Crowne Plaza hotel, the Women in Construction NI Summit focused on "inspiring change and shattering stereotypes" centred on two strands: 'Career Management and Progression', and 'App
06/03/2020
Homes and businesses across Northern Ireland are becoming more reliant on renewable energy, according to a new report. The Department for the Economy data shows a rise in the use of renewable energy, with 44% of electricity last year generated from renewable sources. This exceeds the previous targ
06/03/2020
Interest has been expressed in rezoning proposals for industrial and commercial land in Dublin City and South Dublin County. Sinn Féin is open to proposals but has issued a warning that the site must be used for mid-rise, high-density affordable housing developments with good public transport link
06/03/2020
Sporting provision in L'Derry is set for a major boost courtesy of a recently approved project. Plans have been green lit to redevelop Daisyfield Pitches and build a new Brandywell Sports Centre and Changing Pavillion at Foyle Road in the Brandywell. The Daisyfield Pitches will be replaced with a
06/03/2020
NI Water has marked International Women's Day with a plea for females to become a part of the team. Approximately 21% of the utility's workforce is female, serving in a variety of roles including Scientific Services, Finance, Engineering, HR and Operations. The business is calling on women acros
06/03/2020
A €38 million sewerage scheme in County Kildare is moving forward to the next phase of development. Work will begin in Clane on Monday 23 March as part of the continued Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme. This investment will see improvements delivered to the local sewer network to support the
06/03/2020
Castledermot library in Co Kildare has reopened its doors to the public following a series of upgrades. Cathaoirleach of Kildare Councillor Suzanne Doyle joined new members to mark the official reopening late last month, Saturday 29 February, to coincide with National Public Library Day. The exte
06/03/2020
Plans are moving forward to develop a new family justice centre in L'Derry. Approval was granted to demolish the former Poundstretcher building on Bishop Street to make way for the new development. The family justice centre - "One Safe Place" -, for Foyle Women's Aid will consist of a reception
06/03/2020
Roadworks have been announced in the Co L'Derry town of Magherafelt. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £110,000 to resurface a section of the Coolshinney Road. This will extend 420 metres from house No.42 to Thornhill Avenue. Work will begin on Monday 09 March and is expected to las
05/03/2020
Plans for a state-of-the-art Agri Development Hub just outside Dungannon have taken a major step forward. Mid Ulster District Council's Planning Committee granted outline planning permission for the £15 million development at Tamnamore, which will see Capper Trading deliver 22,000 sqm hub to facil
05/03/2020
Residents of Belfast have made their voices heard with pleas for better cycling infrastructure across the city. A 2019 Belfast bike life report released today, 05 March, showcased keen support for more safe cycle lanes to be developed. Local Sinn Féin councillor Ciaran Beattie has called on the
05/03/2020
A new community space has been officially opened in the Waterside area of L'Derry. This project saw the demolition of the existing centre at Lincoln Courts followed by the construction of a new facility which includes a function hall, social space, computer suite and meeting rooms. Approximately
05/03/2020
It's good news for thousands of bill payers across Northern Ireland as gas bills are set to fall for Firmus Energy customers. Around 46,000 people will see their price drop by 21.5% on 01 April, saving some domestic customers an estimated £135 per year. The price cut for natural gas across the uti
05/03/2020
New and improved plans for the major BusConnects project in Dublin have been published. The modified plans will see far fewer trees and gardens impacted, while still giving priority in the designs to buses over private cars. The National Transport Authority released the revised plans to a warm w
05/03/2020
The female workers behind the cross-border SWELL project (Shared Waters Enhancement & Loughs Legacy) have joined forces to celebrate International Women's Day. Taking place on Sunday 08 March, International Women's Day 2020 focuses on the theme #EachforEqual where an equal world is an enabled worl
05/03/2020
A proposal for a new housing development in the Galliagh area of L'Derry has been granted approval. This scheme, which consists of seven homes at lands north of L'Derry's Lower Galliagh Road and the Skeoge Link Road, will help relieve housing stress across the Council area. Works will comprise of
05/03/2020
A new report on household debt has sparked a renewed call for the government to halt rent increases across the country. The Tasc report found that renters are nearly four times more likely to go without heating due to a lack of money than home owners, while just under 30 per cent have fallen behin
05/03/2020
Irish Water has launched investigations after a reported sewage overflow into the Nanniken river in St Anne's Park, Dublin. The utility is working with Dublin City Council to understand the extent of the overflow, which is likely down to a blockage located in a syphon under the river. The team w
05/03/2020
A key route connecting Lisburn and Ballynahinch is set to close for improvements. Approximately £350,000 is being invested to deliver resurfacing work on Magheraknock Road between Back Road and Laurel Road. Isolated sections of footways will also be reconstructed as well as other kerbing works.
04/03/2020
A new role has been established which will look to spearhead the revitalisation of Limerick city centre. Limerick City and County Council has created a dedicated City Centre Revitalisation Manager position as part of its new short-term measures to drive a programme of activities to encourage more
04/03/2020
Carrickfergus town centre's public realm has been upgraded courtesy of a £660,000 makeover. Antrim Street and Lancasterian Street were the subject of a high quality public realm project, which improved the area with new footways, lighting and street furniture. Working alongside the Department for
04/03/2020
A focal bridge in Craigavon, Co Armagh, is set to be the latest structure to undergo improvements in the area. Marlborough Bridge, which links Rushmere Shopping Centre and Marlborough House, will be upgraded under the second phase of the Revitalisation Project. This project, which has already sa
04/03/2020
Enniskillen's County Buildings has reopened to the public following a £400,000 refurbishment. The investment has seen the delivery of a new customer focused hub at the site, designed to make it easier to access Fermanagh and Omagh District Council services. The Enniskillen 'Connect Centre' and a n
04/03/2020
Northern Ireland firm FK Lowry has been granted great insight into future opportunities at a recent conference in Dublin. The company exhibited the inaugural Ireland Development Conference at the Dublin Convention Centre. The Conference, organised by Built Environment Networking, focused on deve
04/03/2020
Contractors and Framework Consultants working on NI Water projects have turned out in force for the organisation's Utility Strikes Awareness Day. NI Water hosted the event, the second of its kind, on Wednesday 26 February in the Learning & Development Centre in Antrim. Approximately 80 people att
04/03/2020
The Irish Architecture Foundation (IAF) is beginning celebrations to mark its 15th anniversary. The IAF set out to establish a network and track record of delivering major projects, primarily aimed at developing audiences for architecture in Ireland, while also raising the profile of Irish archite
04/03/2020
dlr Leisure Meadowbrook in Dublin has been partially closed to enable essential repair works. The main swimming pool at the facility was closed last week, Tuesday 25 February, after an issue was found with pool tiles. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has since engaged a Consultant Engineer
04/03/2020
Overnight road closures have been announced to support a resurfacing scheme in Lisburn. Approximately £100,000 is being invested to improve a section of the Glenavy Road from Magheramesk Lane in a southerly direction towards the railway bridge. Work will begin on Friday 06 March and is expected t
04/03/2020
Communities across Waterford are being urged to express interest in this year's Town & Village Renewal Scheme. Funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development, this scheme focuses on improving the economic development of rural towns and villages and making them more attractive places to
03/03/2020
The world's largest research vessel is preparing for its first mission in the Arctic with a helping hand from a Northern Ireland company. Antrim-based outfitting specialist Mivan has struck a deal to deliver the interior fit-out of the cabins and interior living areas onboard REV Ocean. These work
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The County Antrim town of Crumlin has been boosted with the launch of a new community hub. Over £50,000 was invested to refurbish the upstairs of the Crumlin United FC Club House into an accessible community space. The facility benefited from a grant of £37,500 through the Basic Services scheme
03/03/2020
A new programme has been launched in Northern Ireland which will see 18 million trees planted across the region over the next 10 years. DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA launched the 'Forests for our Future' programme yesterday, 02 March, which represents the region's biggest and most ambitious plan
03/03/2020
Former president of the The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) Joe Corr has won backing from some of the country's leading professional bodies for the forthcoming election to Seanad Éireann. The IPI has been joined by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and the Royal Institute of Architec
03/03/2020
The government has come under pressure to press on with the long-delayed Narrow Water Bridge which would connect Counties Down and Louth. The structure, which was originally due to open in 2015, was hit with several delays, problems and even scrapped altogether. With plans for the project still al
03/03/2020
An innovative housing project in Dún Laoghaire has continued its award success with a new accolade. The Georges Place scheme, which involves the construction of 12 rapid delivery houses, was presented with an award from the Architectural Association of Ireland for architectural excellence in a Dub
03/03/2020
Leading Irish engineering firm Mercury has been shortlisted for a string of accolades at the HR Leadership & Management Awards. Since launching in 2015, the HR Leadership & Management Awards has established itself as the benchmark for those demonstrating excellence in HR. They celebrate excellence
03/03/2020
County Meath's water network is undergoing significant upgrades under Irish Water's national Leakage Reduction Programme. Work is progressing in Ashbourne to replace problematic water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes along the R135 from St Johns Wood Court north to the M2 Rounda
03/03/2020
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed no plans are being considered to improve routes along the Bann Foot shoreline. The Minister was questioned on the issue by Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd who expressed disappointment at the lack of plans. "I asked the Infrastructure Minister in the
03/03/2020
Urgent works have commenced at a Louth water treatment plant, resulting in potential disruption to local supply. Irish Water and Louth County Council are working to restore production at the plant for customers in Greenmount and surrounding areas of Louth. Customers may experience disruption to t
02/03/2020
A €180 million project to turn Limerick's Opera site into the largest inner-city commercial development outside of Dublin is set to get underway. Planning permission has been granted for the scheme, which will see Limerick Twenty Thirty DAC (LTT) develop the site into a new hub for commercial acti
02/03/2020
A property tax scheme in Limerick has been crowned the overall winner at the Irish Planning Institute's 2020 Planning Awards. The IPI awards acknowledge a diverse range of projects and plans nationally taking place at a local, county and regional level in complex and dynamic environments. The Award
02/03/2020
The number of people registered homeless across Ireland has risen by 540 in the month of January. Latest figures published from the Department of Housing show 10,217 people living in emergency accommodation in January. This represents an additional 388 adults, 52 children and 63 families than Dece
02/03/2020
In celebration of Engineers Week 2020, Irish Water]s Miriam Grant has spoke out on the difficulties of carving a career path in engineering and the benefits it presents young women across the country. With an Engineers Ireland report last year highlighting that only 13% of engineering graduates in
02/03/2020
Households in Mid and East Antrim are set to play an active role in reducing landfill if a new proposal goes forward. A new system of waste recycling has been proposed in the region which, along with reducing landfill, will also allow locals to generate savings of around £6.5 million for better pu
02/03/2020
A DUP MP has thrown his support behind the creation of a third runway at Heathrow as doubt surrounds the expansion plans. North Antrim MP Ian Paisley said the long-campaigned for development is "vital" to the future economic growth of the UK. The plans were plunged into jeopardy yesterday as a cou
02/03/2020
Belfast's popular Sydenham Bypass which runs along by the city's airport is set to close for resurfacing. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £400,000 to upgrade a section of the route between Dee Street and George Best Belfast City Airport, with work set to take place over the next thr
02/03/2020
Northern Ireland Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has pledged her Department's commitment to Neighbourhood Renewal projects across the region. Minister Hargey announced an extension to budgets given to Neighbourhood Renewal projects for the next two financial years. Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chu
02/03/2020
A programme of water supply improvements is set to be carried out in the County Donegal village of Ballintra. Irish Water is leading the scheme as part of its National Leakage Reduction Programme, with work scheduled to take place along Main Street. These works will ensure a more reliable supply o
02/03/2020
High-visibility (High-Vis) clothing is one of the simplest and most effective forms of personal protective equipment (PPE). In industries such as construction where poor weather conditions and high traffic volumes often make for treacherous conditions, the safety of workers is of high priority. Ac
