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Castletreasure Douglas

kenman — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:17:14 +0000

MHL Consulting Engineers were the lead engineers for the planning, design and construction of this prestigious residential development comprising of detached houses and three storey apartment blocks with underground parking.

This prestigious residential development is located in one of the most desirable areas of Cork . The design team included Richard Rainey Architects, McCutcheon Mulcahy Planning Consultants and MHL Consulting Engineers. Frinaila Developments were the client with an estimated construction cost of €15m.

Construction
The construction of this development was through a design build process with builders being asked to submit a lump sum price to complete the scheme. Bowen Construction were the successful tender with the design team being carried through from the planning stage. Construction involved a mixture of techniques: Timber framed detached housing units Reinforced concrete substructure for the underground car parking Steel Frame structural elements on a Transfer Slab for the apartment blocks

Estuary Business Park

kenman — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:19:28 +0000

Estuary Business Park, Carrigaline, Co. Cork

This 30m diameter roundabout was designed and constructed as part of the development of the Estuary Business Park, Carrigaline on behalf of the development section of Cork County Council. Following a tender design competition, where applicants were required to submit potential designs for the site in question in addition to their fee proposal, MHL Consulting Engineers were appointed to carry out the detailed design of the site in accordance with the preliminary layout submitted.

Design Elements

The site is located adjacent to the R612 Crosshaven Road on the outskirts of Carrigaline. Given its proximity to the Owenaboy River and its associated estuary the flooding potential of the site had to be determined at an early stage. To this end a comprehensive flood study was carried out in association with Cork County Council and the impact of developing the lands assessed. A minimum finished design level for the various infrastructural elements was set accounting for the impact of global warming on tidal patterns into the future. This was followed by a detailed site investigation study to determine the level of imported fill required. In this instance it was possible to balance the cut & fill requirements of the site with capping material being the only imported earthworks required. To comply with sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) and to enhance the environmental quality of the site open ponds were incorporated for storm water retention. This system was designed in association with the Irish Fisheries Board to minimise disturbance to the existing river bed. During dry periods the ponds were designed to become a wetlands area with intensive planting of reeds and other water based plants being carried out. The result was a habitat for wildlife birds as well as being an amenity for the site. The construction of the infrastructural elements of the site was carried out by Martin O'Callaghan Contractor following a competitive tendering process. The development of the site took 1.0 year and was completed on time and within budget. To date a number of sites have been sold and buildings erected.

Client: Cork County Council Development Section

Cost: €1.7million

Dublin Road Green Route, Limerick

kenman — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The Design and Construction of the Dublin Road Green Route, Limerick

MHL & Associates were the Employer’s Representative, Project Supervisor Design Process and Design Engineers for the Project, including Bus Priority Corridor Study, Preferred Route & Measures, Part 8 Public Display & Consultation, Detail Design and preparation of Tender Documents & Drawings and Construction Stage Supervision. The Project extends from Groody Roundabout/City Boundary at Castletroy to the Kilmurry Roundabout (2.5km), and included design of Site Specific Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Signals design.

The Project upgraded the Dublin Road providing a high quality environment for pedestrians, cyclists and the mobility impaired with traffic calming measures, improved bus facilities including bus lanes where possible and provide a safer environment for all road users.

The Design Process started with a full Bus Priority Study including Paramics Microsimulation Traffic Modelling of the impacts of the various potential improvement measures in 2004. The study covered a 5km bus corridor.

The works include 26100 sq. m of pavement resurfacing, 4000 sq. m of new inbound bus lane, 2500 sq. m of new cycle facilities, widening of roads and footpaths and associated works, construction of new footpaths, coloured road pavement overlay (bus stops and cycle lanes), Anti-skid surfacing, road markings and traffic signs, installation of traffic signals and controls, upgrading the public lighting, new services ducting, road drainage, upgrading bus shelter infrastructure, new zebra pedestrian crossings.

The Works Contractor was Siac Construction and the cost of the Works was approximately €2.5 Million, completed December 2008.

Dublin Road Green Route : Before and After
Traffic Signals
Paramics Microsimulation Traffic Modelling

Signature Building Gouldshill Business Park Mallow

kenman — Sat, 15 Jan 2005 08:19:00 +0000

MHL provided the Engineering design for the Gouldshill Business Park Development

Following a public procurement process MHL were appointed as Design Engineers for the development of a Business Park at Gouldshill, Mallow by the development section of Cork County Council. As part of the competition process MHL submitted a proposed layout for the site which addressed key issues such as the steep gradient of the site, access proposals and servicing options. The brief outlined was to provide a sustainable design whilst adhering to the requirements of the client.

Following appointment MHL carried out a detailed topographical survey of the site followed by a preliminary site investigation to determine the suitability of the subsoil for road construction purposes. The primary aim of the design for the site was to optimise the available development land whilst minimising the cost associated with retaining walls and the impact on adjoining lands and properties. The final layout which proceeded to Part VIII planning in September 2007 was widely accepted as the best layout for the site.

Part VIII Planning

This Business Park Layout as shown includes for the provision of 23750 sq.m of Office Based Development and can cater for up to 950 number of employees. The project is to be developed using the latest environmentally friendly techniques and will rely heavily on intense landscaping and architecture to blend a very prominent site.