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 – October 2024
As we approach the winter months, we have almost achieved our biggest milestone to date, which is weathertight all five buildings. This will allow us to progress the internals without any implications with the weather.
Our plan for October is to progress the five buildings and associated works around the building.
Planned progress to these buildings for the monthly lookahead is as follows.
We have also in discussion with Westmeath County Council to complete the works along Old Longford Road including the traffic management table and Pedestrian crossing.
North Block
Remove the External Scaffold and continue with the internal Fitout.
East Block & Gym
Complete the Roof works to allow internal fitout to commence.
Sports Hall
Complete the new roof and remove the temporary scaffold roof.
Church Works
Strike both the External Scaffold and internal scaffold to allow internal fitout to commence.
ESB substation & Bin Store
Complete the works to these buildings and handover to the school.
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.
