OVERVIEW

Source Civil were appointed PSCS in the construction of a new boat slipway at Portrunny Harbour on behalf of Roscommon County Council, Portrunny is located on the western shore of Lough Ree in Co Roscommon. Portrunny is the nearest waterway amenity to Roscommon town which sees this being quite a busy port, Roscommon County Council recognised the need to make adequate provisions to accommodate the health and recreational needs of a growing population in the construction of this new slipway.

SUMMARY

The works included:

  • Excavation and dredging of existing ground and lake bed
  • Dewater excavation
  • Installation of new reinforced concrete slipway with in excess of 5 ton of reinforcement
  • Installation of new rock armour bank support
  • Istallation of new furniture including signage, mooring ring and lifebuoy
  • Landscaping including topsoiling existing surfaces
  • Road surfacing at slipway entrance
  • New kerbing and footpaths
  • Linemarking