Lisnagunnion Flood Alleviation Scheme:

Flood alleviation scheme adjacent to the N2 National Primary Route north of Carrickmacross.

The scheme involved construction of a 600mm culvert overflow from an existing sink hole on private lands connected to the surface water network along the N2.

Scope of Works;

• Traffic and pedestrian management design and implementation
  
• Site investigation to locate existing fibre optics, power, water and telecoms services
  
• Supply and installation of 350m of 600mm HDPE culvert at depths ranging from 2-4.5m in roads, fields and private properties
  
• Replacement of 6” asbestos cement water main with HDPE pipe
  
• Breaking and excavation of 4m deep rock in trenches
  
• Scouring, swabbing, sterilisation and testing of water mains in accordance with WIS 4-32-17
• Temporary and permanent trench reinstatements in roads and verges
  

The works were carried out under the Public Works Short Form of Contract PW-CF6.

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