Grid West
The Grid West Project is part of the National Grid 25 Programme. The 400kV scheme will form part of the electrical network necessary to connect an estimated 5,000MW of renewable energy resources available in the West of Ireland, as well as meeting the long-term electricity needs of consumers in the region. The Grid West project […]
Source Protection Zones
This project forms a fundamental element in catchment management. It makes sense to know where our water is coming from, particularly water for human consumption. The areas defined as source protection zones around public supply boreholes and springs are critical areas that help in: Understanding our groundwater resources in terms of the source of the […]
Costelloe Regional Water Supply Scheme
The Costelloe Regional Water Supply Scheme was procured in two contracts, a DBO contract for the lake impoundment, abstraction works and treatment (Contract 3), and an Employer Design contract for pipelines and reservoirs (Contract 2). Contract 2 commenced in June 2013 and included the construction of two clearwater service reservoirs (500m³ and 1,700m³) and approximately […]
Westmeath Water Conservation Project
The Westmeath Water Conservation Project entailed a 3 stage approach to tackling the issue of unaccounted for water (UFW). Stage 1 involved putting Water Management Systems in place, District Meter Areas, to quantify the extent of the problem and systems to help improve operational efficiencies Stage 2 centered around rollout of an Active Leakage Control […]
Lough Atalia Bridge Road Lowering
The Lough Atalia Road passes under a low 19th Century bridge. The bridge is comprised of cast iron arches and it is a protected structure. It is proposed to lower the road under the bridge to provide additional clearance for high-sided vehicles to safely pass under the bridge. The realignment of the roadway will also […]
Roscommon Decentralised Government Offices
TOBIN Consulting Engineers were proud to have formed part of the project team (Civil and Structural Engineers) which successfully delivered the award winning OPW Land Registry Offices, Roscommon. Through the use of innovative design techniques, the building, completed in 2011, has achieved a BREEAM [Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology] ‘Excellent’ Rating. The project consists […]