Dear Neighbour,
Welcome to the September issue of our Neighbourhood Update for St Canice’s National School, Kilkenny. JJ Rhatigan/ABM have been appointed as the Main Contractor for the construction of the St Canice’s National School, a new build two storey school with associated play areas, landscaped car parks, boundary screening, ballcourts and bike parking. Please take a moment to read this notice about the upcoming works in your locality.
START DATE
JJ Rhatigan/ABM commenced with the works on the St Canice’s National School on Monday, October 23rd, 2023.
Initial works concentrated on setting up the site offices/compound, site hoarding erection, temporary access entrance off Freshford Rd, site investigations and enabling works.
All the necessary Health and Safety systems and traffic management plans are in place to always ensure your safety during these works.
CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS & PARKING
Monday to Friday – as per planning.
Saturday – as per planning.
Provision for parking has been made with the Kilkenny Agricultural Society, at the Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium parking area, for our construction workers and for all construction related traffic.
Currently site access is from Granges Road and this will continue until the end of February 2025.
Should you have any queries regarding these works, or the current works on the project then please feel free to contact us at the contact details provided below.
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. The project traffic management plan has been implemented to date there have been no major incidents or issues. We appreciate the school parents and local publics patience in accommodating the construction traffic around the school. The site hoarding has been installed and due to the nature of the project requires adjustment and movement from time
to time. This is done in line with the site safety plan with the aim of always maintaining a safe and secure perimeter to the site.
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.
St Canice’s school and JJ Rhatigan ABM have worked closely together to manage the movement of children around the perimeter of the construction area. The co-operation of the school is much appreciated.
JJ Rhatigan & Company is proud to support and cooperate with the Considerate Constructors Scheme to commit to care regarding the appearance of our site, respect the community in which we work, protect the environment by our methods of working and choice of design and materials, secure everyone’s safety and value our workforce. We strive to maintain the highest standards on all our projects.
UPCOMING WORKS
Works are currently progressing with the build of the first phase of the new school. The precast structure has roof structure have bene completed on site. Windows and Blockwork install are well progressed with render works to follow. Internally the building is being fitted out with M&E works ongoing throughout initially with follow on trades progressing closely behind. Works to the school entrance and community hall were completed in August and access is back in place.
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:
Martin Fitzpatrick, JJ Rhatigan Project Manager
