Cork Passage Railway Greenway Improvement Scheme
Week starting: 12th December 2022
Works Location: Ballinsheen Bridge
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Planned Works: Completing outstanding works on Ballinsheen Bridge over the coming weeks
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Start Date: 03rd October 2022
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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR WORKS
Works will be carried out off the greenway. Small sections of traffic management may be required but will not impact on the pedestrian/cyclist movement
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Week starting: 12th December 2022
Works Location: Holland (Marina) Park
Start Date: 08th August 2022
Duration: Works will continue for approx. 4 months (Weather dependent)
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR WORKS
Construction Traffic will require access to Holland Part Via the Marina for delivery and removal of materials and equipment.
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Construction traffic will be controlled on the access and exit from Holland Park to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on the Marina.
Week starting: 12th December 2022
Works Location: Greenway
Planned works: Snagging and final works along the greenway and associated ramps
Start Date: 8th August 2022
Duration: 5 months
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Section of Works and Planned TM:
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Works will be carried out off the greenway or small sections of traffic management will be required but will not impact on the pedestrian/cyclist movement
ABOUT
The Passage Railway Greenway Improvement Scheme is located to the east of the Cork City Council jurisdiction. The existing greenway, which as part of this scheme is proposed to be widened, provides an off-road link for pedestrians/cyclists to connect from Marina Road at the northern end of the scheme to the end of the current City boundary where the existing greenway crosses over the N40 via an overbridge.
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The following modifications to the existing greenway are proposed:
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• The widening of the existing surfaced area from 3m to 5m over the entire length of the existing greenway from Páirc Uí Chaoimh to Mahon.
• Create an Environmental ‘living’ corridor which will support pollinator populations, increase biodiversity and optimise the benefits for flora and fauna along the route.
• The construction of a new access ramp from the greenway to the Marina.
• Improved access from the Blackrock Road by reinstating the footbridge utilising the existing historic abutments, access ramp and disused railway platforms.
• The creation of a new access point at Eden Access by constructing a new access ramp and refurbishing the existing stone arch overbridge.
• Upgrading both access ramps from the Skehard Road.
• The installation of new public lighting along the full extent of the greenway.
• The installation of CCTV over the full extent of the greenway.
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Click Here for a detailed map.
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CONTACT
Community Engagement
We, the project team are committed to carrying out these works in an efficient and customer orientated manner with the least inconvenience to you.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your co-operation and if you require any further information on this, please do not hesitate to contact:
Project supervision team email:
passagegreenway@wardandburke.com
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Community Liaison Officer number:
086 144 9548
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Site compound address:
Blackrock Avenue, Blackrock, Cork.
Employment
To apply for employment opportunities with Ward and Burke Construction Ltd, please send a cover letter together with your CV to: info@wardandburke.com