| Client: | Coillte & Cavan County Council |
| Main Contractor & PSCS: | Cleantech Civils |
| Location: | Co. Cavan |
In partnership with the Cavan County Council and Coillte (Ireland’s commercial forestry business) we set out to deliver a sustainable tourist facility. The two parties shared the collective vision of setting up a flagship site for West Cavern’s Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, a hub of interactive education on the surrounding environment. The Cleantech Civils team was appointed as Design & Build contractor, and we wasted no time in getting to work to ensure that the sustainable vision of Coillte and the Council could come to fruition.
Key Features of our Scope of Works
- Full Civil / Structural design for the project.
- The construction of a 160m2 interpretive building.
- Construction of 4.3km of walking trails through the forest area.
- Construction of a car park facility with turning areas.
- The enhancement of the existing entrance.
- The provision of interpretative signage.
- The enhancement of existing roadways along rights of way through Coillte forestry.
- The provision of services including power, water and sewerage treatment.
Key Features of our Scope of Works
- Full Civil / Structural design for the project.
- The construction of a 160m2 interpretive building.
- Construction of 4.3km of walking trails through the forest area.
- Construction of a car park facility with turning areas.
- The enhancement of the existing entrance.
- The provision of interpretative signage.
- The enhancement of existing roadways along rights of way through Coillte forestry.
- The provision of services including power, water and sewerage treatment.
How Cleantech Civils Added Value
This construction project presented a unique challenge to the Cleantech Civils team as we were dealing with relatively unchartered territory. The park contained a vast number of geological and archaeological features, not to mention delicate forestry, water courses, and wildlife that could not be disrupted or interrupted.
We knew from the beginning that we would need to be cognisant of these environmental aspects, ensuring our work did not interfere with or negatively impact the sensitive ecosystems of the area. We also had to deal with adverse weather complications that compromised the integrity of our planning – not to mention work in an area graced by the presence of hillwalkers every day.
We worked closely with various specialists on the site, including a geologist, ecologist, and archaeologist, in order to ensure a flawless approach from start to finish while leaving all surrounding habitats and artefacts intact. We also ensured that the public could continue to safely enjoy access to the area’s egress routes at all times in this live environment.
Aside from the successful design and construction of this project, we as a team also gained the opportunity to nurture our own environmental and ecological skillsets. We quickly determined the need to construct the trails with a small construction plant, owing to the site’s sensitivity. In relation to the timber surfaced boardwalks, these trails further needed to be constructed by hand – calling for more innovation on what was typically labour intensive work. Through collaboration with the client, and carefully planning this construction project was delivered successfully.
How Cleantech Civils Added Value
This construction project presented a unique challenge to the Cleantech Civils team as we were dealing with relatively unchartered territory. The park contained a vast number of geological and archaeological features, not to mention delicate forestry, water courses, and wildlife that could not be disrupted or interrupted.
We knew from the beginning that we would need to be cognisant of these environmental aspects, ensuring our work did not interfere with or negatively impact the sensitive ecosystems of the area. We also had to deal with adverse weather complications that compromised the integrity of our planning – not to mention work in an area graced by the presence of hillwalkers every day.
We worked closely with various specialists on the site, including a geologist, ecologist, and archaeologist, in order to ensure a flawless approach from start to finish while leaving all surrounding habitats and artefacts intact. We also ensured that the public could continue to safely enjoy access to the area’s egress routes at all times in this live environment.
Aside from the successful design and construction of this project, we as a team also gained the opportunity to nurture our own environmental and ecological skillsets. We quickly determined the need to construct the trails with a small construction plant, owing to the site’s sensitivity. In relation to the timber surfaced boardwalks, these trails further needed to be constructed by hand – calling for more innovation on what was typically labour intensive work. Through collaboration with the client, and carefully planning this construction project was delivered successfully.
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