€360k Extension - Generator Building, Dublin 15 (Ref: 650861)

1. retention of the existing generator building, fuel loading area and compound to the north east of the hexagon site.

2.construction of an extension to the existing generator building to the north east of the hexagon site.

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		20/03/2013
Value:		€361,000 (Estimate)

€250k All Weather Pitch, Co. Cork (Ref: 669393)

Construction of a hurling alley, all weather pitch, lighting, fencing, new site entrance and associated works.

Contract Stage:		Pre-Contract
Start Date:		20/06/2013
Value:		€250,000 (Estimate)

€1.3m Workshop & Store & Ancillary Facilities, Co. Donegal (Ref: 637766)

1. Excavations, rock breaking and backfilling works to level and prepare the site for development. 2. the construction of a manufacturing workshop and store with ancillary accommodation, including offices and staff welfare facilities, detached esb substation and paint shop. 3. associated site works to include for truck turning yard, staff parking, boundary fence and approved effluent treatment system.

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		09/05/2013
Value:		€1,380,570 (Estimate)

£5m Office Building, Co. Londonderry (Ref: 713129)

4 Storey office development for science and IT based businesses.

Contract Stage:		Main Contract Awarded
Start Date:		17/06/2013
Value:		£5,500,000 (Estimate)

£620k Filling Station, Co. Antrim (Ref: 676606)

Proposed local neighbourhood centre comprising petrol filling station, 1no retail unit, 1no retail service unit, 2no hot food units, ATM car, parking, associated site and access works

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		17/05/2013
Value:		£621,087 (Estimate)

€8m Retail Extension - Primark Store, Co. Waterford (Ref: 587575)

The extension and modification of the penneys store. the extension will be constructed on the site of the former belfry hotel fronting conduit lane & cathedral lane and will consist of the demolition of the hotel & rear section of the existing store and the extension of the ground and first floor areas with an increase in retail area of 2150sqm with a second floor of stock over. the existing store will be modified be the extension of staff areas and plant at roof level and the reduction of higher floor levels at ground and first to match existing main floor levels of 4.90 and 9.60 od. ancillary works include plant & loading bay at ground floor level, external signage and all associated site development works.

Contract Stage:		Main Contract Awarded
Start Date:		22/05/2013
Value:		€8,323,722 (Estimate)

£270k Changing Room Facility, Co. Armagh (Ref: 648447)

Provision of small two changing room pavillion with associated parking to accomodate existing playing fields.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Start Date:		09/09/2013
Value:		£272,340 (Estimate)

€370m Luas Line BXD, Co. Dublin (Ref: 96605)

Luas Broombridge will represent the next addition to Dublin's Luas light railway system. Running from the Luas Green Line terminus at St. Stephen's Green through the city centre Phibsborough and Cabra to Broombridge the new line will link the Luas Red and Green Lines and will also serve the planned new DIT Campus facility at Grangegorman. The proposed line is 5.6km in length and will have 13 stops. It will provide interchange with suburban railway services at Broombridge and with city bus services at numerous locations throughout the city centre. The utilities works contract entails the diversion of the majority of underground utility apparatus away from the alignment of the proposed new Luas line. This contract will form one of a number of enabling works contracts designed to facilitate the implementation of the main track and civils infrastructure for the proposed new Luas Broombridge. The works will require to be undertaken in a dense city centre environment with significant road traffic and pedestrian volumes and associated constraints. These Works will be carried out under a client-design target-cost contract.

Contract Stage:		Main Contract Awarded
Start Date:		05/06/2013
Value:		€370,000,000 (Estimate)

£1.8m Residential Development, Co. Londonderry (Ref: 695212)

Proposed construction of 27no. residential units consisting of 1no. 3p2b disabled bungalow 3no. 3p2b bungalow and 23no. terrace houses together with associated carparking and landscaping facilities.

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		06/05/2013
Value:		£1,800,000 (Estimate)

£450k Activity Centre, Co. Antrim (Ref: 684024)

The project involves the demolition of the existing Warden's Office and the construction of a new block built single storey building with steel frame and front glazed wall. The building will include shower areas, laundry area, café area, small commercial units and associated services. The works will be for a period of 6 months and will commence not before September 2013.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Start Date:		02/09/2013
Value:		£453,976 (Estimate)

€290k Production Facility, Co. Wicklow (Ref: 712688)

Demolition of existing link corridor and boiler room, construction of new production area and extension to existing amenity area on the ground floor, construction of new mezzanine office on the first floor, construction of new stairwell and associated site works

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		22/03/2013
Value:		€287,640 (Estimate)

€210k - St. Josephs National School Extension, Co. Kerry (Ref: 704593)

Construction of Stand Alone Unit with 2 Classrooms & Asd rooms & a provisions of a new play area.

Contract Stage:		Pre-Contract
Start Date:		30/05/2013
Value:		€207,900 (Estimate)

€435k Mixed Use Development, Co. Limerick (Ref: 576231)

(a) the demolition of 3 no. existing derelict dwelling houses, (b) construction of a new mixed use development comprising of a commercial retail shop, meeting room, ancillary rooms. stores, with 5 no. self-contained residential units with connection to public sewer, all public utility services and all associated site works

Contract Stage:		Pre-Contract
Start Date:		10/06/2013
Value:		€435,600 (Estimate)

€1.5m Pub/Bar Development, Co. Waterford (Ref: 700761)

(1) the reconstruction of the main entrance behind reginalds tower and new windows to the gale of number 23 baileys new street.
(2) no: 23 baileys new street will become a new bar at ground floor and first floor with bar store on the second floor. the existing double doors will be a new public entrance. no. 22 will consist of new kitchen on ground floor, public bar on first and staff facilities on second. no. 21 will have the existing ground floor kitchen removed and the area which includes the ground floor only of no. 20 will become seating area for the bowery bar. the existing public toilets on the first floor will be retained and refurbished as required. second floor will become staff facilities. no. 17 will remain as a public entrance into the bowery bar.
(3) the ground floor of no. 6 the mall will remain as entrances into the bowery while the entrance doors and lobby at the corner of no. 02 will be removed and replaced with windows. no. 05 will become a keg store and bin store. other modifications will be made to the main entrance as per drawings. the existing city boundary wall located on the ground floor will be exposed and retained as a feature.
(4) the addition / revision of shopfront signage to all elevations.
(5) modifications to the first floor toilets to allow for secondary means of escape from the new terraced area.
(6) a new single storey escape corridor from terrace 03 (area 31 sqm) on the first floor.
(7) the existing single storey structures to the rear of numbers 20, 21, 23 baileys new street will be removed and rebuilt. an external first floor roof terrace above 20, 21, 22 and 23 will be constructed for patrons and a new external fire escape will be added to the rear of no. 23 exiting at the front elevation. the air-conditioning units on the roof of the existing toilet block will be replaced. all with the associated site development works. protected structures. city wall is a national monument.

Contract Stage:		Main Contract Awarded
Start Date:		21/05/2013
Value:		€1,542,952 (Estimate)

£7.25 Million Mine Access and Service Building, Co. Antrim (Ref: 658605)

New mine access drift (1.1km in length) portal service building (430sq.m) concrete apron and associated drainage works new section of internal road (150m) security fencing (400m) and security gate use of excavated spoil for land drainage improvement.

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		06/05/2013
Value:		£7,250,000 (Estimate)

€195k Storage Facility, Co. Cork (Ref: 672413)

The construction of a single and part two storey storage facility with ancillary offices, including all associated site development works, located in the existing service yard within the 1974 main building between a block and b block at cork institute of technology, bishopstown, cork

Contract Stage:		Tender
Value:		€194,400 (Estimate)

Social Housing Development, Co. Antrim (Ref: 720777)

Demolition of 4 existing terrace dwellings and two storey detached retail unit. Construction of 24No. social housing units 9No. affordable housing units 1No. single storey retail unit two new link roads and associated site works.

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		13/05/2013

€320K Extension - Community Centre, Co. Leitrim (Ref: 672908)

Alter and extend existing Fenagh Community Centre, works include demolition of existing rear extension and construction of single storey extensions to the front/sides and two storey extension to the rear, provision of parking, installation of new effluent pumping station with pumping main to existing public sewer and associated site development works

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		13/05/2013
Value:		€329,120 (Estimate)

€325k Extension and Change of Use - Retail to Office, Co. Tipperary (Ref: 685133)

A) change of use of existing ground floor unit, from retail to office;
b) demolition of existing out-buildings to rear and construction of new single-storey extension;
c) minor internal alterations and alterations to elevations, including signage;
d) associated site development works. the property is a protected structure (ref. rc 011) as listed in the roscrea local area plan 2006

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		10/05/2013
Value:		€235,926 (Estimate)

€85k Supermarket extension, Co. Kildare (Ref: 582164)

For an extension which measures approximately 104m² gross floor space, increasing the gross floor space of the store from 1,662m² to 1,766m². The proposed extension is single storey with a flat roof and located to the side of the existing store and will be finished with materials consistent to the existing store and will be finished with materials consistent to the existing store. The proposed development also comprises an enclosed plant area adjoining the proposed extension, internal modifications/connections to the existing store and all associated works.

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		13/05/2013
Value:		€83,096 (Estimate)

€85k Supermarket extension, Co. Kildare (Ref: 586144)

For development for an extension to the existing Lidl Licenced Discount Foodstore on a site of 0.6046 Hectares at Millbank, Sallins, Co. Kildare. The extension measures approximately 104m2 gross floor space, increasing the gross floor space of the store from 1,641m2 to 1,745m2. The proposed extension is single storey with a flat roof and located to the side of the existing store and will be finished with materials consistent to the existing store. The proposed development also comprises an enclosed plant area adjoining the proposed extension, internal modifications/connections to the existing store and all associated works.

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		13/05/2013
Value:		€83,096 (Estimate)

€35m Tullamore Distillery, Co. Offaly (Ref: 705487)

A pot & malt distillery building; gate house; employee car park with 52 spaces; weigh bridge; tank farm; cooling towers; co-products building including a boiler-house; cereal silos; filling store; 13 warehouses; a visitors' centre, incorporating a restaurant and shop area; visitor car parking area, including 70 car spaces and 3 coach spaces; an administration building (the three sisters); a small warehouse; a cooperage; a dunnage warehouse; a grain distillery; a barrel yard; receivers; high level pipe bridging; 2 storm & fire water retention ponds; 2 earth mounds; a new roundabout access to the n52; lighting; perimiter fencing and all associated ancillary services, site development works, earthworks, signage and landscaping. buildings generally range in height from 5.622m to 17.36m apart from the grain distillery which has a stack height of 32.476m. the development will require the demolition of a derelict farmhouse. a stage 1 appropriate assessment (aa) screening report has been submitted to the planning authority with the application. an environmental impact statement (e.i.s.) has been submitted to the planning authority with the application. the proposed development is for an establishment to which the major accidents directive will apply and is for the purposes of an activity requiring an integrated pollution prevention and control licence

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		07/05/2013
Value:		€35,000,000 (Estimate)

£6.7m Social Housing Development, Co. Londonderry (Ref: 682344)

The construction of 111 units at Skeoge Road (Phase 3), Londonderry, Co. Derry.

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		02/04/2013
Value:		£6,759,000 (Estimate)

£3.3m Fire Station, Co. Tyrone (Ref: 642842)

The Project is for the provision of a new Community Fire Station at Omagh for NIFRS. Construction work on this site had previously commenced but has now stopped due to the main contractor entering administration. Works completed on site to date include the reduction of site levels and partial completion of foundations, substructures and retaining walls. This project is to complete the construction of the new Community Fire Station, Omagh. The contract period is identified as 10 months.

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		10/05/2013
Value:		£3,300,000 (Estimate)

€200k School Building, Co. Sligo (Ref: 716726)

Construction of 2 no classrooms and a resource room in a free-standing building, floor area 217 sq.m and associated site works. permission is also sought for a 6.7m high mesh barrier fence on the perimeter of the playing pitch on the northern and part of the eastern site boundary. permission is also sought for the retention of a prefabricated classroom, floor area 78 sq.m and for the retention of a prefabricated classroom, previously approved under planning ref pl 97/495, floor area 58 sq.m which was temporary permission at scoil naomh eanna.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Value:		€200,508 (Estimate)

€55k School Extension, Co. Sligo (Ref: 728017)

Construction of a stand alone classroom 56m2 on a live second level campus. The building is comprised of one general classroom with an entrance porch and canopy. Service connections will be from the neighboring technology room. It is a requirement that the building be completed by September 2013.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Value:		€52,298 (Estimate)

Tesco scales back ‘excessive’ project

Significant further information was submitted to City Hall this week which sees a reduction in the overall floor area, the relocation of the entrance road and the relocation of the service yard. The developers claim the changes will see a reduction in noise levels.

Last January, the Council sent applicant Micheál Ó hUigínn – who owns the land and has reached agreement in principle with Tesco – back to the drawing board to scale back the “excessive” plans because of a series of traffic concerns.

 As a result, the gross floor area has been reduced from 10,163 square metres to 9,369 sq.m. (a reduction of 8%).

“The current design has significantly reduced predicted noise levels associated with access ramps and service yards within the development, compared to the original design.

“While the predicted noise levels associated with the original design were within relevant criteria, the levels associated with revised layout are within criteria by an even larger margin … and are not expected to increase ambient noise levels at the nearest noise sensitive locations, with the exception of activities associated with the recycling centre during night-time periods,” the submission reads. It is proposed to restrict operation of the recycling centre to between 7am and 11pm.

If the Council deems the new information adequate, a decision will be made within four weeks.
The proposal includes a supermarket which will also stock clothing, footwear, electrical goods, hardware and gardening equipment, while there will also be other shop units and a café/restaurant. There will also be a Farmers’ Market in the development.

It is expected that around 150 jobs would be created during the construction phase, and a further 250 full- and part-time when the store is up and running.

Source: Galway City Tribune

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Cycle corridor could see new bridge over Shannon

Members of Athlone Town Council received information from director of services Barry Kehoe on the proposed tourist attraction at Tuesday’s May meeting. As part of the rejuvenation of the old Athlone-Mullingar railway corridor a cycle lane has been proposed, which would connect to a Government suggestion of creating a Dublin-Galway cycle route. As part of this cycle route it is planned to build a bridge over the River Shannon, but this will be subject to an environmental impact assessment and the overall decision will lie with An Bord Pleanála and will not be subject to public consultation. It is yet to be decided on the exact location of the bridge but it is believed that south of the White Bridge is the preferred location. Construction is expected to commence in 2014.

Source: The Advertiser

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Bray Main Street Refurbishment Scheme

Road works will be in place on Bray Main street (R761) today for sight investigations trenches, This will affect traffic movement on Bray Main street, Castle street, Killarney road and the Vevay road from 9.30am on Thursday the 9th May to 7.00pm on Monday 13th May. Starting Tuesday next week the 14th of may trench work on surface water drains will commence. Localised diversions will be in place, along with traffic management stop go operations for the duration of the works for a period of 3 weeks.

A Stop/Go traffic management system will be in operation for the duration of the works, during the following hours:
From 09.30am to 7.00pm each day Starting next week Tuesday the 14th of May southbound traffic on Bray Main Street will divert via Quinsborough Road to Eglington Road and Florence Road back to Bray Main street. The works will cause major traffic delays and some congestion during peak traffic periods during the day. Motorists are advised to avoid travelling through the area at the affected hours. Throughout the project different traffic arrangements will be put in place to facilitate the works these will be constantly reviewed, with periodic notified updates of all changes during the scheme.

Source: Bray Town Council

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Plans for Connolly Barracks as site falls into disrepair

The meeting heard that the barracks has fallen into disrepair since the local authorities purchased it from the Department of Defence last year, and it was Cllr Gerry Warnock (Ind) who brought the matter to the attention of council officials during last week’s meeting of members.

“I went for a walkabout at the barracks very recently in relation to holding the Love Longford Festival there and I was left feeling so disappointed,” he said, adding that it had come to his attention while walking the grounds that the facility is being used by skateboarders. “A skateboard club seem to have built an obstacle course down there - there are ramps and everything. When I looked closer I could see that people were getting access to the barracks through a skylight. I’d be very worried about that because someone is going to get injured and then what happens?” Cllr Warnock went on to say that he was “appalled” by what he had seen and pointed to the negative impact the matter was having on an already exhausted “public purse”. “For the sake of that public purse the situation at the barracks must be addressed immediately,” he fumed. “I just can’t get over the state that the barracks is actually in - it is cat that is what it is, cat.” Longford Town Manager, Frank Sheridan then pointed to the need for better security at the site. “The premises needs to be secured better and we are aware of that,” he added. “We have spoken to the EDI centre about the new restoration skills course that is being run down there in conjunction with the Cathedral Restoration Project, and it is clear that we now have the skills to restore three cottages at Connolly Barracks. It is a black hole in the middle of the town at the moment and yes, I appreciate that we do need to get it sorted.” Town Clerk, Dan Rooney then pointed out that necessary works were part of a future plan for Connolly Barracks. “There will be development at the barracks and it will be done,” he promised. “Well good - I’m all for activity down there because apart from the state of the place, that obstacle course is a claim waiting to happen if you ask me,” Cllr Warnock concluded.

Source: Longford Leader

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Belfast developer committed to €50m Limerick project

However, the Mayor of Limerick has warned prospective retailers coming to the Mid-West that opening a premises outside the city could be a “big risk” in terms of their commercial success.

Mayor Gerry McLoughlin was speaking to this newspaper following reports that Mr Sharma is still in talks with Marks & Spencer regarding taking one of the anchor units in the Parkway Valley shopping centre. The plans for the shopping centre were abandoned when Liam Carroll’s Zoe Group collapsed more than five years ago. Mayor McLoughlin said that when the city and county councils are amalgamated next year “there will be no more ambiguity regarding the city and county. “The emphasis will be on the city. There’s one Limerick now and we’ve a whole new era ahead of us. People have to be patient until the amalgamation is complete. 2013 has been great so far, but 2014 will be exciting.” The 15-acre site was originally due to comprise of a 39,650sq m (426,792sq ft) retail complex with 50 shops, three anchor tenants and 1,650 car-parking spaces. Company accounts for Alocin, which were signed off last month by Mr Sharma, show that the company incurred a loss of €61.8m after tax for the year ending 2011. The company wrote down the value of their property acquisitions in Limerick from €80m in 2010, to €14.7m in 2011. Mr Sharma told the Limerick Leader that he is fully engaged with the county council on the plans, and said they are “working diligently” to build the centre. He said he hopes to make an announcement in the coming months, with “minor tweaks” being made to the original plans.

 However, he would not comment on the potential involvement of Marks & Spencer, saying: “It’s a difficult property market at the moment. Nothing is done until it’s done and we’re in lots of talks with different retailers. We believe we have the best development team to put this together.” The foundations, concrete floors and most of the steel work were completed before contractors pulled out of the development, but city councillors said the shell of the site may have to be removed as it could be structurally unsound after being exposed to harsh weather conditions for a number of years. In December 2011, Limerick County Council granted an extensive of time for construction work to be completed on the partially built site. Mr Sharma, 54, a director of 12 companies on both sides of the border, who was originally involved in the development of the stalled Opera Centre site in city, earlier said the plans for the Parkway Valley would be a “win win” for Limerick. He had planned to unveil the plans last year, but no announcement was made. He told The Irish Times this week that discussions with M&S are ongoing and he hopes they come to a “successful conclusion.” Limerick City Council, the new owners of the €12.5m Opera site, is currently in negotiations to purchase the Granary building to redevelop an entire block as part of its regeneration plans for the Opera Centre site.

Source: Limerick Leader

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Call For Govt To Preserve Moore Street Site

In his reply the Taoiseach said that Minister Deenihan will be bringing a memo to the government shortly dealing with this issue. Speaking in the Dáil the Sinn Féin leader reminded the Taoiseach that in their Programme for Government Fine Gael and Labour committed to develop a cultural plan for future commemorative events such as the Centenary of the Easter Rising in 2016.

The government and opposition leaders, and relatives of the 1916 leaders, attended a commemorative event in Arbour Hill cemetery to remember the men and women who proclaimed a Republic in 1916. Teachta Adams pointed out that: "The last headquarters of that republic, the National Monument in Moore Street, stands in a perilous state of decay and in urgent need of remedial work. "Under the Monument Preservation Order No. 1 2007 the Minister is obliged to intervene when a national monument is in danger of falling into decay through neglect." The Sinn Féin leader asked the Taoiseach "to have Minister Deenihan intervene to remove the National Monument from the ownership of Chartered Land and to act to preserve the Moore Street battlefield site in its entirety."

Source: Build.ie

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Extension - School Building, Co. Cork (Ref: 704551)

Invitations to tender are currently being sought though an open tendering procedure.

Construction of a single-storey extension, comprising 4 classrooms and ancillary rooms, with associated site works to existing school.

Invitation to tender are currently being sought an open tendering procedure.

Construction of a single storey permanent extension to Scoil Triest Special School, Lota, Glanmire, Co. Cork.

Detailed description
Construction of a single storey standalone permanent building consisting of 4 classrooms, staff rooms and ancillary accommodation. The works include all ground works, drainage and services, structural works, building works, electrical and plumbing works, fire and disability services, finishes, fixed furniture and fittings. Contracting authority
Scoil Triest Special School

Lota, Glanmire
Co. Cork
Glanmire
Ireland

Brian Loughrey
Phone: + 353214840214

Response deadline
24-05-2013 16:00

Contract Stage:		Tender
Value:		€445,095 (Estimate)

€220k School Extension, Co. Kilkenny (Ref: 715391)

Invitations to tender are currently being sought through an open tendering procedure.


Castlecomer Community School - 2 no classroom extension and associated siteworks
Detailed description

2 no classrooms, single storey 224 sq m floor area and including associated siteworks and services and roadway adjustments, diversions and extensions. Contracting authority
Castlecomer Community School

Donaguile, Castlecomer
Co.Kilkenny
Castlecomer
Ireland

Terry Brennan
Phone: + 353877470313

Response deadline
31-05-2013 00:30

Contract Stage:		Tender
Value:		€221,088 (Estimate)

£7.25 Million Mine Access and Service Building, Co. Antrim (Ref: 658605)

New mine access drift (1.1km in length) portal service building (430sq.m) concrete apron and associated drainage works new section of internal road (150m) security fencing (400m) and security gate use of excavated spoil for land drainage improvement.

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		06/05/2013
Value:		£7,250,000 (Estimate)

£9.3m 102 Units Residential Development, Co. Antrim (Ref: 701409)

Development comprising 54 two bed 44 three bed and 4 four bed dwellings (102 units in total) new access and ancillary site works

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		29/03/2013
Value:		£9,300,000 (Estimate)

£450k All-Weather Playing Pitch & Lighting, Co. Londonderry (Ref: 692910)

The construction of a new, purpose-built, synthetic 3G multi-sports pitch complete with associated site works including boundary fencing, floodlighting (200lux) and drainage improvement works.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Start Date:		15/07/2013
Value:		£450,000 (Estimate)

€215k Change of Use - Public House to Bookmakers/Off-licence, Co. Dublin (Ref: 717719)

The development consists of:
(a) change of use of part of public house to bookmarkers 102.5 sqm,
(b) change of use of part of public house to off-licence 53.88 sqm and
(c) single storey extension 40.12 sqm at south west for use as part of off-licence.

Contract Stage:		Main Contract Awarded
Start Date:		22/07/2013
Value:		€212,138 (Estimate)

£6.6m St Columb's Park Leisure Centre Facility, Co. Londonderry (Ref: 620688)

The North West Regional Sports Campus comprising:

A new building of approximately 4600 sq m;
Demolition of the existing leisure centre;
Extensive siteworks including two floodlit synthetic five-a-side pitches.

The new building will be sited in the grounds of St Columb's Park, Limavady Road, Derry, on the site of an existing shale hockey pitch. The existing St Columb's Leisure Centre, built in 1971, will be demolished as part of the contract.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Start Date:		17/06/2013
Value:		£6,600,000 (Estimate)

New Planning Regulator To Be Established

The establishment of a Planning Regulator was the most significant recommendation regarding planning made by the Mahon Tribunal when it issued its final report in March 2012. According to Minister for Housing & Planning Jan O'Sullivan T.D.: "The Government has given its commitment to implement the recommendations of the Mahon Tribunal and today’s decision represents a milestone in that regard. In formulating this proposal I engaged with a wide variety of stakeholders and I believe the new Planning Regulator will improve the quality of planning in Ireland, increase transparency and accountability and, most importantly increase public trust in our planning system.

"Evidence based, proper forward planning is essential for our country's future. We need to ensure that the decisions we take regarding local and regional development facilitate sustainable development and enhance the lives of our citizens and the communities in which we live. The Planning Regulator will provide an additional and important check on the quality of forward planning decisions. "In addition the new Planning Regulator will have functions regarding planning research, education and investigation. I believe that this reforming measuring has the capacity to transform the forward planning process in Ireland and importantly ensure that citizens have greater influence and understanding of the process." Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government Phil Hogan T.D, said: "The implementation of this important recommendation is another tangible reform that will achieve the Government's goal of restoring and maintaining public confidence in our planning system. The independent Planning Regulator will review and assess all forward planning functions by local authorities– such as the drafting of city and county development plans. The Regulator will have the power to advise the Minister to reject or overturn part or all of a plan where it is not up to scratch. This advice will be published. The final decision to act will rest with the Minister of the day, and the Minister will be accountable to the Oireachtas for his or her decision."

Source: Build.ie

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New School Building In Kells Announced #Construction

The project has been announced as part of the latest phase of the Government's school building programme, and will be delivered as part of a Public Private Partnership. She said: "It is fantastic news that after a number of years waiting, the Eureka school is finally going to get a new school building. The existing site is out-of-date and overburdened, and I am sure that staff, pupils and parents will be delighted with the prospect of a new school building.

"The project, which is being delivered as part of the Government's stimulus package announced last summer, is due to be completed by 2016. The completion of a new school will be a huge boost to the town of Kells, and all of those living in the surrounding areas. This new school will hopefully serve local pupils and parents for decades to come. "I know a lot of work has been going on at a local level for several years, involving all political parties, in a bid to secure a new building for Eureka. All of those involved should be commended. "I am sure young families in the Kells area will be particularly heartened by today’s announcement. By the end of 2016, the town will have a modern, new secondary school providing excellent educational and extra-curricular facilities. "Local employment levels should also receive a boost as part of this announcement, which has the potential to create a significant number of construction jobs. Nationally, 750 jobs are expected to be created through five school building projects."

 Source: Build.ie

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Major Resurfacing Works To Begin In Portadown

The resurfacing is from Northway to the M12 and will include works on the M12. In order to help minimise disruption to traffic on this busy route, the works will be carried out over three weekends in May extending from Friday 10 May until Monday 27 May. The weekend closures will all last from 6:30pm on Friday evening until 6:00am on Monday morning.

The initial road closure will be from Friday 10 to Monday 13 May. Kernan Loop will be closed from Northway to Carn Roundabout and through traffic will be diverted via Seagoe Industrial Estate. During the weekend of 17 May to 20 May, Kernan Loop and the Portadown bound lane of the M12 will be closed. Through traffic to Belfast will be diverted via Seagoe Industrial Estate but Portadown bound traffic on the M1 motorway will be required to leave the M1 at Junction 10 (Lough Road, Lurgan) and follow the signed diversion route to Portadown. During the final weekend of the works from Friday 24 May to Monday 27 May the M12 will be closed in both directions and all M12 traffic will be required to use the signed diversion routes between Portadown and Lurgan.

Source: Build.ie

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Premier Inn planned for Bangor #Construction

The £7m investment is expected to create 65 new jobs in the town and a further 100 during construction and will be the eighth Premier Inn in Northern Ireland, if it goes ahead. The hotel said the move is part of its target to up its number of bedrooms in the UK to 65,000 by 2016 from 52,000 currently. "The site of the former Bangor Leisure Centre is ideal for a new Premier Inn," John Bates, head of acquisitions for Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants, said. "Not only is it in the heart of one of Northern Ireland's most attractive seaside resorts, but it also has great access to Belfast by road and train which will make it popular with tourists and business travellers alike." Conway Group's Trevor Simpson said: "We hope to meet Premier Inn's exacting requirements in relation to tight timescales, quality of design and construction excellence for this new hotel and restaurant in Bangor."

Source: Belfast Telegraph

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Urban Design Review Reports and Presentations for the Diageo site in Kilkenny City #Diageo

Diageo plans to close the Smithwick’s brewery, which operated at the site for over 300 years, later this year to centralise its beer production at new facilities in St James's Gate, Dublin. Supported by the Departments of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, under the Government’s Policy on Architecture 2009-2015, the urban design process involved eleven of Ireland’s leading architects, along with planning, engineering and property advisors. This unique partnership came up with a number of design and development concepts for the site which were unveiled in Kilkenny Castle on Thursday 2nd of May.

The architects looked at the development potential of the site, taking into consideration the city in its totality, including its economy, history and demographics, to ensure that the development of the site delivers the best design solutions. The experts conducted a site visit in December 2012, and came up with different design approaches and philosophies which have been compiled into a comprehensive report. The RIAI report on the process and the architects’ presentations as given on the 2nd May are available for public consultation and comment at ourplan.kilkenny.ie. This report and the presentations will be considered by local elected representatives in the coming months as part of the preparation of the new Development Plan for Kilkenny City & Environs.

Architects involved in the process and who presented at Kilkenny Castle on the 2nd May included: Seán Harrington, principal of Seán Harrington Architects, Tony Reddy, Chairman of international design firm Reddy Architecture & Urbanism, Martin Colreavy, principal advisor for built heritage and architectural policy at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, with responsibility for the new Government Policy on Architecture 2009- 2015, James Pike, Director O’Mahony Pike Architects and Shelley McNamara, co-founder of Grafton Architects.

Source: Kilkenny County Council

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£20m Scotch Hall Development, Co. Louth (Ref: 674122)

Extension of duration of planning application 09/76 which consists of retention of block b as granted by pp ref.04/321 without the basement parking that was therein approved & for amendments to same block b to omit one floor of retail provision (approx 2,850 sq.m.) such that the cinema foyer, food court, all 8 cinemas & the bld. in general are now one floor lower (reduced from 5 floors to 4 floors); the internal reorganisation & redistribution of spaces with a further reduction in retail provision of 1060 sq.m & an increase in food court provision of 1060 sq.m: & with the attendant adjustments to elevations & the consequent reduction in car parking requirements, all within block b.

Contract Stage:		Pre-Tender
Start Date:		09/09/2013
Value:		€20,000,000 (Estimate)

€805k Bank Extension, Co. Limerick (Ref: 707043)

The demolition of existing shed to rear and the construction of a single storey extension to the rear, alterations to elevations including signage, car park layout and all associated site works

Contract Stage:		Pre-Contract
Value:		€803,023 (Estimate)

€470k School Extension, Co. Carlow (Ref: 726580)

Construction of a new ASD Unit extension (c.480sq.m) incorporating 2nr ASD Classrooms with associated WC / Toilet space, Multi-Sensory Room, 2nr Withdrawl Rooms, Central Activity Space, Para-Education Room, Office Space, Sanitary Facilities and Circulation Space including all associated Service Installations & Site Development Works.

Contract Stage:		Pre-Contract
Start Date:		27/05/2013
Value:		€473,760 (Estimate)

Primary and Secondary School Development, Co. Wicklow (Ref: 733069)

The National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for and on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills gives notices of its intention to procure two further Public Private Partnership with the Schools PPP Programme.


The construction of a new primary school comprising 24 classrooms on a shared campus with the post primary school to accommodate 700 students.

PIN School PPP Programme - PIN for School PPP Bundle 4 and School PPP Bundle 5
Detailed description

The National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for and on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills gives notice of its intention to procure two further Public Private Partnerships within the Schools PPP Programme to design, build, finance and provide services to approximately twelve schools. The schools will be divided into two lots designated Bundle 4 and Bundle 5 ("the Projects"). As currently envisaged, it is likely that each Project will comprise 6 schools. To register your interest in the Projects please email info@ndfa.ie . The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin TD, announced the Government's intention to develop approximately 12 PPP schools in two bundles on 17 July 2012 as part of a €2.25 billion Infrastructure Stimulus package http://www.ndfa.ie/InfrastructureStimulusPackage.html . The Minister for Education and Skills has since announced the expected composition of the bundles. Further information at links http://www.ndfa.ie/Publications/2012/PPPInfrastructureStim ulusProgrammePhase1Projects.pdf and http://www.merrionstreet.ie/index.php/2013/05/over-4600- students-to-get-new-classrooms-under-next-phase-of- public-private-partnership-school-building-plan/?cat=12 Bundle 4 is expected to consist of 6 schools located in counties, Louth, Kildare (2), Tipperary, Clare and Cork. School PPP. Bundle 5 is expected to consist of 6 schools located in counties Wicklow(2), Meath, Carlow(2) and Wexford. Details of the final expected composition of the bundles will be given in the contract notice Contracting authority
National Development Finance Agency

Treasury Building
Grand Canal Street
Dublin 2, Ireland
Ireland

Gerry Furlong
Phone: + 35316448416

www.ndfa.ie
Response deadline
28-06-2013 01:30

Contract Stage:

Pre-Tender

Grafton Street To Be Repaved #Grafton Street

The council gave notice that Phase 1 of the improvement works for Grafton Street will commence at the end of May on the section of the street between South King Street and Chatham Street. Pedestrians and shoppers will be able to access the area during the works and all businesses will remain open but there will be restrictions on vehicular movements and business delivery arrangements. The Phase 1 works are expected to continue from the end of May to the end of August, when Phase 2 works will begin.

The overall improvement project for Grafton Street will take place in a series of phases in order to minimise disruption to businesses and the public. The improvements will commence next month and continue until November, with a cessation of works to facilitate the Christmas and New Year shopping periods. Works will re-commence in January 2014 and continue until November 2014. Dublin City Council will announce more comprehensive details of the repaving project shortly. This will include more details on the phasing, the materials to be used, a communications forum for businesses and stakeholders and impressions of how the street will look when finished.

 Source: Build.ie
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£20m wind farm will be opened in Newtownabbey

The Irish renewable energy group, Gaelectric, will open the facility at Carn Hill in Newtownabbey. Carn Hill is the first fully operational wind farm in Gaelectric's Northern Ireland portfolio. The 13.8 megawatt (MW) wind farm, which consists of six wind turbines, will generate enough power to meet the electricity demand of nearly 8,000 homes a year. In 2010, Gaelectric announced it had received planning approval for a 15 MW farm at Inishative near Pomeroy, in County Tyrone. The Planning Service said it had received 11 letters of objections to the Tyrone wind farm.

 Source: BBC

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Go-ahead for delayed service area on N11 #N11

The European Investment Bank (EIB) last week confirmed it is providing a loan for the transport public-private partnership, which also includes the N7 junction at Newlands Cross in Dublin. The 16km stretch of road at the 'Tap bends', from Jack Whites to the Beehive, is the last single-lane roadway between Gorey and Dublin, and work is set to start on the long-awaited project in the coming weeks. The tender has already been granted to BAM Civil Ltd, which is currently working on the new permanent second-level school for Creagh College in Gorey.

Minister Paul Kehoe welcomed the news that the multi-million contract for the N11 Arklow to Rathnew road scheme was signed last week. 'This project will be a major boost for tourism, business and commuters in Co. Wexford and the south east,' he said. 'The contractor will commence construction on the project and it is expected to be completed in just over two years. The overall scheme value is €282m.' 'This motorway from Jack Whites to the Beehive consists of 16.5km of new dual carriageway, along with associated link roads and junctions,' he added. 'It will connect the existing N11 Arklow bypass with the existing N11 Rathnew-Ashford bypass, creating motorway or dual carriageway from Dublin to Gorey. This project will include the construction of a service area on the N11 northbound, just north of Gorey, with direct access from the N11 southbound via an overpass.' The N11 deal is the first transport public-private partnership to reach financial close since 2007. The EIB has also expressed an interest in funding two other major projects in Wexford, the Enniscorthy bypass from Clough to Oylegate, and the New Ross bypass from Enniscorthy to the Waterford side of New Ross.

 Source: Enniscorthy Guardian
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Construction of Storage Building & Renovation of Old School, Co. Longford (Ref: 733049)

Short description

Mount Plunket Nature Reserve - Construction of Storage Building & Renovation of Old School

Detailed description

Construction of Storage Building & Renovation of Old School

Contracting authority

St. Mel's National School
Ardagh
Co. Longford
Ireland

Declan Dolan
Phone: + 353879677456

Response deadline
20-05-2013 13:00

Construction of Storage Building & Renovation of Old School

Contract Stage:

Tender

€545k Sports Facilities, Co. Limerick (Ref: 681925)

The provision of an all-abilities playground, a 'generation active park', walking trails, tennis courts, a single storey service building accommodating toilets and changing facilities, behind-goal ball-stop netting, and the realignment and drainage improvements of 3 no. existing grass playing pitches. the proposal also includes ground works consisting of upgrade to access roadway with provision of footpath and lighting, the reorganisation and surfacing of existing car park standing, provision of a rainwater collection pond, provision of a treatment plant and percolation area, site levelling and all ancillary site works

Contract Stage:		Tender
Value:		€542,250 (Estimate)

€1.3k - Drive-through Restaurant, Dublin 18 (Ref: 649127)

Permission to erect 2 no. single-storey family restaurants (with drive-thru facilities) of 355.6 sq.m and 312.8 sq.m in area respectively with 36 surface parking spaces at a site having an area of .35 ha together with a pedestrian crossing point as well as a raised pedestrian priority area on a neighbouring access road serving the proposed development.

Contract Stage:		Pre-Contract
Start Date:		20/05/2013
Value:		€1,367,730 (Estimate)

Nash delight at major Lourdes Hospital extension

A Multi-million euro extension to the Emergency Department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has been given the go-ahead.

A design for the new complex and a planning application will now commence.

 The extension will be on the ground floor and is set to drastically improve the service in the facility which has been under pressure due to lack of space and large numbers attending.

'It means the children's section will be extended and more beds will become available. It has always been felt that the ED in Drogheda is not big enough due to the numbers using it from the wider area,' Gerald Nash TD stated.

He feels the planning application will be lodged within months and will once again help transform the services at the Lourdes.

'I am anxious to see the plan delivered as quickly as possible.'

The plan is part of a €35m investment in a phase 2 at the hospital grounds.
Source: Independent

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£8.6m Hospice, Co. Antrim (Ref: 137599)

New Adult Hospice.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Value:		£8,600,000 (Estimate)

€420k School Building, Co. Wicklow (Ref: 712694)

Extensions consisting of: (a) 4 No.classrooms in 2-storey stand-alone building: (b) Single classroom in single-storey building: (c) New secretary's office and alterations to entrance area in single-storey building attached to existing three-storey building: (d) Related site development and external works, at St. Brigid's National School, Trafalgar Road, Greystones, Co. wicklow.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Value:		€417,402 (Estimate)

€410k Extension - St. Ultan's School, Dublin 10 (Ref: 724628)

The works comprise of a 2-storey four classroom extension (373 sq.m approx.) and ancillary works to the existing school.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Value:		€412,115 (Estimate)

€300k Playschool and Community Facilities, Co. Cavan (Ref: 696861)

To demolish existing 2 storey town house no.'s 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 at river street, cavan, construct new 2 storey building containing on the ground floor new playschool facilities with separate staircase leading to first floor meeting/community rooms, kitchen and toilets together with all associated site works

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		02/04/2013
Value:		€298,000 (Estimate)

Date set for €20m Scotch Hall expansion

Edward Holdings, the Galway based development company headed by Gerry Barrett, has announced that tenders for the construction of the new extension will be issued this month. Once a construction firm has been appointed, construction is expected to start in September, Mr Barrett has confirmed.

The new multi-million euro extension will include an eight screen cinema with a capacity for 1,500 people, a food court with five units and seating for 450, a new major shop unit and an additional 300 car parking spaces. A contract has already been signed with Eye Cinemas to operate the eight screen cinema complex. The announcement by follows a series of successful discussions with a range of blue chip tenants. The project will generate an estimated 150 jobs during and following construction. Commented on the plans, Mr. Barrett said: 'We are delighted with the progress that Douglas Newman Good Commercial agents have made in a difficult economic and trading climate. The success of the marketing campaign to date underpins the decision by the National Asset Management Agency to approve the investment of the expansion of the premier retail complex in the North East.' He went on to say that to date, three of the five food outlets are at contract stage with strong interest from Irish and International food chains. 'We are confident of contracting all five units by June,' he said,adding: 'Discussions are at an advanced stage with an international fashion chain as anchor tenant of the major shopping unit. 'A significant leisure element such as a cinema and food court have become extremely important additions to established shopping centres especially in town centre locations such as Scotch Hall and the EYE will bring an exciting and innovative offering to Drogheda and is very good news for the Irish suppliers in the cinema market here.'

Source: Drogheda Independent

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€225k funding for Connolly Park work

The money is expected to be spent for demolition, screening and landscaping of an open area. "That's the gist of our proposal to the department," Director of Services Dorothy Clarke told the April meeting of Sligo County Council.

She added: "We hope we can improve the look and the aesthetic of the estate but we have to sit down and clear it with the department." Clr. Margaret Gormley said Connolly Park would not be complete until the 3rd phase was complete, and that involved tidying up the whole estate. Ms Clarke said the money the council had got this year, while welcome, would not be enough to complete Connolly estate in 2013.

Source: Irish Independent

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€8m Fire Station Headquarters, Co. Waterford (Ref: 96800)

Construction of a new three storey building with a gross floor area of 2,187sq.m. with associated external works and ancillary buildings. The building accomodation will include dormintory, canteen and office space including a lecture theatre and rooftop garden. Ancillary buildings consist of community garda space, car parking , civil defence training area.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Start Date:		10/06/2013
Value:		€8,000,000 (Estimate)

£3.3m Fire Station, Co. Tyrone (Ref: 642842)

The Project is for the provision of a new Community Fire Station at Omagh for NIFRS. Construction work on this site had previously commenced but has now stopped due to the main contractor entering administration. Works completed on site to date include the reduction of site levels and partial completion of foundations, substructures and retaining walls. This project is to complete the construction of the new Community Fire Station, Omagh. The contract period is identified as 10 months.

Contract Stage:		Main Contract Awarded
Start Date:		16/05/2013
Value:		£3,300,000 (Estimate)

€310k School Building, Co. Leitrim (Ref: 701017)

3 no. classrooms, resource room, toilets and store in a seperate free standing building, area 269sqm and associated site works to the north of the existing school building, canopy to the west of the existing school building, area 44sqm

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		07/05/2013
Value:		€308,931 (Estimate)

€95k Extension - School Building, Co. Laois (Ref: 717350)

Construct an extension to the rear of existing school, comprising of a learning support room, resource room and associated site work

Contract Stage:		On Site
Start Date:		07/05/2013
Value:		€95,739 (Estimate)

£425k Kilrea Environmental Improvement Scheme, Co. Londonderry (Ref: 732774)

•Environmental Improvements from the Diamond to the Bridge on Bann Road.
•Environmental Improvements radiating from the Diamond (Village Centre)
•Development of Village Park with play facilities on Coleraine Road.

Contract Stage:		Tender
Start Date:		05/08/2013
Value:		£425,000 (Estimate)

£745k Club House, Co. Antrim (Ref: 721700)

New 2 storey club house to replace existing fire damaged club house retaining access and car parking as existing.

Contract Stage:		Pre-Tender
Value:		£742,051 (Estimate)