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, 6 no 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 issued.
UPDATE – February 2025
As we entered the new year, we continue to progress our targets. All exterior scaffolds have now been dropped as we near completion of some milestones. As April partial handover approaches, we are on path to completion.
As X3 leads the race of progression with all exterior hard landscaping works underway and internals trailing closely, X6 fitouts have begun with all external works to facades completed as well. X3 is steadfast to reach its milestone of internal completion with all hands on deck as we complete the final fitouts throughout inclusive of ceilings works, final joinery installations and final painting. The X6 building is also following on with the majority of the flooring being completed along with fitted furniture, ceiling works and joinery installations progressing.
Progressing into February, we continue on our plan to complete the Mechanical and Electrical 2nd and 3rd fixes, internal joinery, flooring, fitted furniture and ceiling installs across all 5 buildings
Externally, with works on Longford Road practically complete, we now embark on drainage works surrounding X3 and X6 and the chapel. We have commenced the installation of the temporary accommodation.
North Block (X3)
Final internal fitout work commenced and works to temporary accommodation embarked whilst external civil works in full effect.
East Block & Gym (X5)
External canopy works commenced whilst first and second fix Mechanical and Electrical running simultaneously.
Sports Hall (X4)
Roof completion achieved; external scaffold collapsed. Internal fitouts under way, with acoustic panels installation commencing. M&E first fix and second fix well underway.
Church Works
Internal M&E first and second fix in progress, whilst internal paint to church is complete.
Boundary Fencing along College Hill
Fencing along the boundary is due to commence in mid-February with the soft landscaping planned to swiftly follow
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.
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
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 apologise 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.
Some images of the buildings when work is complete.
