Castletownbere FHC, New Slipway Project Progress

On behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd are working on a New Slipway located on Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co Cork. The works entail a cast in-situ reinforced concrete deck supported by precast concrete beams, placed on driven circular steel piles. The piled slipway structure is encased by precast concrete facing panels. The works are progressing well with the completion of the pilling works last week and the commencement of the installation of the precast panels this week.

Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage Contract D – Cobh Networks Project Update

Construction of our marine outfalls has been successfully completed on our Cobh Main Drainage Project for Irish Water. Our recent drone footage captured the piling operations and our bespoke mudmat being installed on site. This marine operation posed a lot of challenges that were managed competently by our site team, so well done to all involved.

IDA Coolmore – Site Access Infrastructure Project Progress

Sorensen have commenced works on the IDA Site Access Infrastructure Project at Coolmore Cross, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The works involve the widening of the existing R613 carriageway, construction of a new footpath and cycle lane along with a new entrance, access road and viewing platform. The works are being carried out on a very busy commuter route with temporary traffic management being implemented during off-peak hours and ongoing liaison with local residents. Site Clearance, Drainage and Ducting Works are currently progressing well on site.

Ducting Works at IDA Coolmore

Killybegs Landing Pier Fendering Project Progress

Sorensen has commenced works on the Landing Pier in Killybegs Fishery Harbour, Co. Donegal for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. It is the largest fishing port on the island of Ireland with approximately 45% of Ireland’s total fish landings taking place at Killysbegs. The project involves the installation for new timber and steel fender piles and concrete repairs to the landing pier. The works are progressing well with piling commencing today.

Temporary Works Platform Installation

 

Hydro Demolition Works

Dinish Wharf North Quay Project Progress

As part of the Dinish Wharf North Quay Essential Works Project, Sorensen have completed and handed over Section 1 of the North Quay to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This will provide much needed berthing capacity for the local and EU fishing boats.

The works comprise of the completion of the new quay structure, approximately 168m in length at Dinish Island. Castletownbere Co Cork. Congratulations to the Sorensen site team who have worked very hard to achieve this sectional handover.

 

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Marina Park Phase 1 Update

Our drone has captured recent progress on Sorensen’s Marina Park Phase 1 Project for Cork City Council. The central concrete plaza work has been completed along with the main Central Hall structure. The newly formed watercourse is now live, and the water is flowing towards Pairc Ui Chaoimh into the Atlantic Pond. Excellent work by the Sorensen site team.