ON-SITE ECOLOGY MANAGEMENT PLANS – CEMPs

Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing & R494 Improvement Scheme This project on the Co. Tipperary – Co. Clare border will provide a western bypass of Killaloe, a new bridge crossing of the River Shannon and an upgrade of the existing R494 regional road from Ballina to the N7 at Birdhill. The entire scheme is approximately

Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme The Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme, based in Glanmire, Co. Cork, comprises the construction of direct flood defences and conveyance improvement measures along the Glashaboy River and its tributaries. Works include flood walls, embankments and a series of culverts and bridges to be replaced and upgraded. Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd were awarded

Ennis Flood Relief Scheme The Ennis flood relief scheme was undertaken to protect numerous houses and businesses in Ennis, County Clare from flooding. The contractor on this project is Ward and Burke Ltd. Flynn Furney were employed as the ecologists and advised the contractor on ecological protection, enhancement and reinstatement. As the works initially entailed

Mallow Sewerage Scheme This project is set in the heart of Mallow town. It’s a major scheme that involves the crossing of the Munster Blackwater using an open trench construction method. Horizontal Directional Drilling was looked at for the crossing but was not deemed feasible, although it is being employed in other parts of the

Grousemount Windfarm, Co. Kerry Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants Ltd was chosen by ESB/Kerry Wind Power Ltd. as the Environmental Clerk of Works (ECOW) for this project. This involved the overseeing and implementation of various environmental controls during the construction phase of the 38-turbine windfarm. FFEC monitored, guided and reported the installation of environmental controls during

Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage Scheme In providing the role of Independent Ecologist for this project, Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants Ltd was responsible for monitoring works within and adjacent to the Cork Harbour Special Protection Area (SPA). This role included pre-construction surveys and consultations with NPWS, IFI and the Local Heritage Officer. Both aquatic and

Clonakilty Certified Drainage Scheme As Ecological Specialists, Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants Ltd were tasked with developing and implementing an Environmental Management Plan for Clonakilty Drainage Scheme. This role included pre-construction surveys and ensuring all personnel were aware of the ecological constraints on the project through method statements and toolbox talks. The scheme in Clonakilty involved