| Client: | ESB Solar (Ireland) Ltd |
| Main Contractor & PSCS: | Cleantech Civils |
| Location: | Tullamore, Listowel, Co. Kerry |
Cleantech Civils secured the contract for this proposed solar farm development. The scope of this project involved enabling works for the development of a solar farm with an export capacity of 50 megawatts (MW) on a greenfield agricultural site spanning approximately 99.2 hectares. Our activities were executed in compliance with Planning Conditions, Kerry County Council permit requirements, and were mindful of environmental considerations.
Key Features of our Scope of Works
- All Civil works associated with installing a TII compliant entrance to Tullamore Solar Farm.
- Design and installation of 1.35km of 6m wide access track to the proposed 110kV substation complex including all required drainage.
- Design and installation of the Contractor’s compound.
- Design, Excavate and Construct platform for split level 110 kV substation. Excavation and disposal on site of approximately 21,500m3 of material.
- Design and construction of reinforced concrete retaining wall.
Key Features of our Scope of Works
- All Civil works associated with installing a TII compliant entrance to Tullamore Solar Farm.
- Design and installation of 1.35km of 6m wide access track to the proposed 110kV substation complex including all required drainage.
- Design and installation of the Contractor’s compound.
- Design, Excavate and Construct platform for split level 110 kV substation. Excavation and disposal on site of approximately 21,500m3 of material.
- Design and construction of reinforced concrete retaining wall.
How Cleantech Civils Added Value
The Cleantech Civils teams’ proficiency ensured the successful execution of this project. The project encompassed the construction of stone platforms for proposed Eirgrid and IPP compounds, as well as the future Temporary Contractor’s compound. We carried out extensive earthworks, involving approximately 21,500m3 of bulk excavation and the importation of 8,500m3 of stone, were conducted to achieve the required site levels. Plate bearing tests were extensively performed to ensure the platforms met the necessary bearing capacity for future construction needs.
The existing agricultural access gate was widened and enhanced to create a 6m entrance for the development, ensuring clear 120m sightlines in both directions on the local road. This process involved cutting hedges and scrub, along with reshaping the ground using a digger/excavator to establish a 15m junction radius leading to the 6m-wide access road. All junction construction adhered to Chapter 8 guidelines and implemented best practices for safe work systems along roadways. Cleantech Civils also constructed several 4m-wide tracks branching off the main route, providing on-site access tracks and localized passing bays. The total length of new access tracks is 1,350m, covering an area of 8,100m2.
To minimise the project’s environmental impact, Cleantech Civils implemented several measures. Soft ground conditions at the project’s outset in November prompted the use of optimal routes and temporary access ways for transporting excavated material, minimizing ground disturbance. Access tracks, constructed with reinforcing layers and permeable membranes, were created early in the construction schedule, reducing unnecessary ground disturbance. This permeable construction facilitated rainwater infiltration, mirroring natural flow paths during rainfall events. During the excavation of a substation platform, a groundwater spring was encountered at formation level. To manage water flow effectively and prevent potential project delays, a V drain filled with drainage stone was implemented around the perimeter of the two substation platforms. This water was then directed to a nearby temporary settlement lagoon which further enhanced the quality of the water before it entered the local stream.
How Cleantech Civils Added Value
The Cleantech Civils teams’ proficiency ensured the successful execution of this project. The project encompassed the construction of stone platforms for proposed Eirgrid and IPP compounds, as well as the future Temporary Contractor’s compound. We carried out extensive earthworks, involving approximately 21,500m3 of bulk excavation and the importation of 8,500m3 of stone, were conducted to achieve the required site levels. Plate bearing tests were extensively performed to ensure the platforms met the necessary bearing capacity for future construction needs.
The existing agricultural access gate was widened and enhanced to create a 6m entrance for the development, ensuring clear 120m sightlines in both directions on the local road. This process involved cutting hedges and scrub, along with reshaping the ground using a digger/excavator to establish a 15m junction radius leading to the 6m-wide access road. All junction construction adhered to Chapter 8 guidelines and implemented best practices for safe work systems along roadways. Cleantech Civils also constructed several 4m-wide tracks branching off the main route, providing on-site access tracks and localized passing bays. The total length of new access tracks is 1,350m, covering an area of 8,100m2.
To minimise the project’s environmental impact, Cleantech Civils implemented several measures. Soft ground conditions at the project’s outset in November prompted the use of optimal routes and temporary access ways for transporting excavated material, minimizing ground disturbance. Access tracks, constructed with reinforcing layers and permeable membranes, were created early in the construction schedule, reducing unnecessary ground disturbance. This permeable construction facilitated rainwater infiltration, mirroring natural flow paths during rainfall events. During the excavation of a substation platform, a groundwater spring was encountered at formation level. To manage water flow effectively and prevent potential project delays, a V drain filled with drainage stone was implemented around the perimeter of the two substation platforms. This water was then directed to a nearby temporary settlement lagoon which further enhanced the quality of the water before it entered the local stream.
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