Dear Neighbour,
Welcome to the latest issue of our Neighbourhood Update for St Finian’s, Mullingar. JJ Rhatigan/ABM Joint venture have been appointed to deliver Project Nore which is a bundle of 7 schools located between Kilkenny, Tipperary, Kildare and Mullingar.
JJ Rhatigan have been appointed for the upgrading and refurbishment of the main school building (which is a protected structure).The construction of a two-storey western extension (West Block) to the main school building, a new two-storey block to the north (North Block) to accommodate technology classrooms and science laboratories which will be connected to the existing main building via a first-floor enclosed corridor bridge, a new three-storey block (East Block) to the east of the main building to accommodate the art classrooms, which will be connected to the existing main building via a four-storey enclosed stairway, a new changing block attached to the existing sports block, new detached single-storey substation and Maintenance store block to the west of the main all associated demolition works, Works to the school grounds will consist of the construction of a new all-weather pitch to the north, 6no Ballcourts to the west , Landscaping terraced seating to the rear of the existing building and associated soft and hard landscaping throughout, The Development also consists of a new vehicular access from the old Longford road which will facilitate a new internal bus drop off and pick up area
The development will be over a 3-year period with works broken into 2 phases.
Phase 1 – consists of associated demolition works and construction of new North and East blocks, New Changing block, refurbishment of existing sports hall and church and construction of new all-weather pitch, Ballcourts, new vehicle access and all associated landscaping works to phase 1.
Phase 2 – consists of the refurbishment of the main building and construction of new west block and all associated landscaping works,
The school will remain active throughout the construction duration.
St Mary Special School which is located within St Finian’s will be delivered by ABM and separate newsletter will be issue.
UPDATE – August 2024
As we approach the end of the School Holidays period, it has been hectic on site to complete the summer works ahead of the school reopening on 19th August.
At present we are on target to have everything ready for the new school, year. Particular important is to have both the Carpark and Ball courts ready for the new school year.
During that period, we also carried out substantial opening up works in the main building to plan the phase 2 works next spring. This is now completed and handed back to the school.
Progress to the other buildings during this period included.
North Block The complicated steel roof is now covered in the roof membrane, and we have commenced the internal fitout.
East Block & Gym
The steel roof frame has been installed to the X6 building in preparation for the roof membrane, with the Gym roof to follow on.
Sports Hall
Roof strengthening works has commenced internally, as we prepare for the new external roof structure install later in the month.
Church Works
We have completed another milestone on this project with the handover of the new church Roof. We have now commenced the delicate works of forming new lime plaster moulds around the internal stained-glass windows in keeping with the conservation requirements.
Ball Courts & Carpark
The Ball Courts are now completed, ready for the new school term.
Works are continuing on the Carpark to be ready for handover for the new school term.
All the necessary Health and Safety systems and traffic management have been put in place to ensure your safety at all times during these works and opening of the school later this month.
CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS & PARKING
Monday to Friday – as per planning.
Saturday – as per planning.
Provision for parking has been made within our compound for our construction workers and for all construction related traffic. The site access will be from the old Longford Road
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
As the Main Contractor the health and safety of our workers and the public is a top priority for JJ Rhatigan/ABM. We have drafted a traffic management plan that will be implemented for the duration of the construction works to minimise the impact on the public and local residents. The site will be fully secured for the duration of the works and the vast majority of the works will be carried out within the confines of this area. It is important that children understand that construction sites are not a safe place to play, and they should not try to enter construction sites at any time. We would appreciate parents’ assistance in getting this point across to young children.
Construction sites are defined as high-risk work areas with those who work on site having specialised training and equipment to undertake their tasks. Once established on site JJ Rhatigan/ABM will be completing school visits / community initiatives to outline this.
UPCOMING WORKS
JJ Rhatigan/ABM will be providing regular Neighbourhood Update to give our neighbours information on the works to be carried out.
We now have a website set up to provide these updates.
All future updates will be provided via the website.
We apologies in advance for any inconvenience the construction activities may cause and also to thank you for your patience and consideration. Please be advised that it is our policy to ensure that all efforts be made to ensure minimal disruption to the neighbourhood for the duration of the construction period.
PROJECT QUERIES
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us via the website.
