The announcement of the renewable gas facility comes as Gas Networks Ireland launches a €30m Green Renewable Agricultural Zero Emissions (GRAZE) renewable gas project
Ireland’s first large-scale renewable gas injection facility is to be built in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork with construction expected to begin next summer. The announcement of the renewable gas facility comes as Gas Networks Ireland launches a €30m Green Renewable Agricultural Zero Emissions (GRAZE) renewable gas project, which includes the construction of a central grid injection (CGI) facility. The project is aimed at creating a new co-op style, sustainable farm-based renewable gas industry in the region. The renewable gas injection facility will be the main focus of the project. When completed, it is expected that the facility will have the capability to inject enough biomethane to meet the requirements of up to 64,000 homes.
Read the full article by Irish Examiner here at: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-40906409.html
Following up on more projects,
Irish Water start work on water mains at Hacketstown Road, Carlow
Irish Water have commenced work along the Hacketstown Road, Carlow to replace problematic water mains.
Irish Water aim to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage. The works involve the replacement of over 250 metres of problematic water mains with new modern pipes. The programme to replace the water mains in Hacketstown Road commenced today (Monday) 20 June. These works are being carried out as part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
Speaking about the works, Irish Water’s Joe Carroll said: “We are delighted to continue with this crucial work in Carlow. We have previously replaced water mains in Granby Row and other areas in Carlow and this will bring and safer and more reliable supply to the homes and businesses of the area.
Read the full article by Carlow Nationalist here at: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2022/06/20/irish-water-start-work-on-water-mains-on-hacketstown-road-carlow/
Following a competitive tender process Walls Construction has been appointed by The Land Development Agency (LDA) to develop 597 new homes at Shanganagh, Co Dublin, with work on site to commence in September.
On completion this will be the largest public housing scheme in the State, delivering on the LDA’s mission to unlock state land to deliver large-scale affordable housing projects. It will be a mixed tenure project with the breakdown as follows: 51% cost rental (306 homes), 15% affordable purchase (91 homes) and 34% social housing (200 homes). The first completed homes are expected at the end of 2024.
The development will offer a mix of accommodation suitable for single people, couples, and families with 99 of the new homes to have 3 bedrooms. Amenities will include extensive communal green space, a playground, a creche, a convenience store and café.
On completion this will be the largest public housing scheme in the State, delivering on the LDA’s mission to unlock state land to deliver large-scale affordable housing projects. It will be a mixed tenure project with the breakdown as follows: 51% cost rental (306 homes), 15% affordable purchase (91 homes) and 34% social housing (200 homes). The first completed homes are expected at the end of 2024.
The development will offer a mix of accommodation suitable for single people, couples, and families with 99 of the new homes to have 3 bedrooms. Amenities will include extensive communal green space, a playground, a creche, a convenience store and café.
Read the full article by Irish Building Magazine here at: https://irishbuildingmagazine.ie/2022/06/23/walls-appointed-to-ldas-first-affordable-housing-project/
And last but not the least, if you are looking to enter the construction industry,
Munster TU teams up with industry on new engineering course
Munster TU is introducing a new engineering course designed to prepare graduates for working in industry 4.0.
The BEng in mechanical and manufacturing engineering is one of the first of its kind of qualification in Ireland. It aims to bring industry and academia together to educate and equip workforces for the challenges of the future.
The course was developed by Munster TU through the Rethinking Education in Ireland (REEDI) project, which involves a consortium of national and international higher education institutions, industry stakeholders and research centres.
Read the full article here at: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/munster-tu-reedi-ba-engineering-mechanical-manufacturing
And that’s a wrap for the news of this week. If you are currently based in Cork/Munster region, get in touch with us today. We are hiring for multiple roles in construction across the area. Send us your CV at ➡️ cv@buildstaff.ie
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