JJ Rhatigan/ABM Joint venture have been appointed to deliver the Gaelscoil as part of a bundle of schools being delivered by the National Development Finance Agency with the Contract name being Project Nore. There are 7 schools located, between Kilkenny, Tipperary, Kildare and Mullingar being delivered under this contract.
The project consists of
- Demolition of the existing structure on site
- Construction of a 2 storey 8 classroom school building with a total floor area of 1,627sqm
- Sustainable feature of the school includes PV panels and rainwater harvesting.
- Externally ballcourts plus junior and senior playgrounds will be provided along with kick about, orchard and nature areas.
- The development will also include the widening of the road along North Quay, drop off and pick up areas for both cars and buses and the provision of 16nr car parking spaces.
- Permanent access to the school will be off North Quay.
Start Date and Project Completion
JJ Rhatigan/ABM commenced works on Monday, October 23rd, 2023. The Build period is circa 15months.
Current project Status update
Works for September consisted of structural works, facad and internals.
- Completion of roof weathering.
- Installation of 2nd fix M&E.
- Installation of finished floor materials.
- Completion of facade works such as insulation, block, windows, curtain walls.
- Deep drainage complete.
- Kerbing and footpath’s being formed.
- Boundary walls being formed.
