Blackrock Cottage Redevelopment Salthill, Galway City
D. Fallon Consulting Engineers (DFCE) provided civil and structural engineering services to the refurbishment of existing derelict cottage and the construction of a single storey extension, for use as a café and restaurant at Blackrock, Salthill, Galway. Works also include construction of a single storey detached building for use as a commercial building. The site will have pedestrian access onto Salthill Road via Promenade.
Ancillary siteworks, including modifications to existing boundary walls, landscaping, connection to existing services and associated siteworks include:
- Foulwater and stormwater drainage
- Water supply
- Roads and footpaths
- Landscaped retaining walls
DFCE are working closely with Sean Dockery & Associates (Architect/PM), TC Estimating (Quantity Surveyors) and EDC Engineering (M&E Consultant) on this project which is currently onsite. The development is scheduled for completion in late 2022.
Client
Client: McHugh Property Holdings Ltd
Website: https://ie.linkedin.com/company/mchugh-property-holdings
Our Disciplines
- Civil Engineering Consultancy
- Structural Engineering Consultancy
Our Delivery
DFCE provided an optimal design to the Client which maximised the Civil and Structural efficiency. The design provided ease of construction for the contractor, while still providing a high-quality finish to the development.
DFCE tasks in this project included:
- Ground investigation on the site.
- Design of the stormwater & foulwater sewers serving the development.
- Full Civil & Structural packages for the development. The package was designed to ensure that all elements are built in accordance with Building Regulations. This includes substructure, superstructure & roof designs.
- Design & detail of all internal & boundary site retaining landscaped structures which is a significant item due to the topography of the site.
- Periodic inspections of the build during the construction stage.
- Final sign-off for compliance with Civil & Structural applicable aspects of the Building Regulations for each of the units.