Caherdavin 38KVA ESB Ducting & Civils Works

Project Description

These works involved the excavation & laying 1km of double circuit 38KVA 125mm ESB Ducting and 1.2km of single circuit 38KVA ESB Ducting including comms ducting through the busy urban city centre environment of Caherdavin. P&D Lydon were required to carry out the works while maintaining access at all times for vehicles and pedestrians. This involved phasing of the works to ensure access was maintained for both vehicles and pedestrians.

Client – Limerick City & County Council

Project Timeline – April 2022 – August 2022

Role – Main Contractor PCSC

The scope of the project included:

  • In-house design of all site-specific traffic management plans.
  • Installation of 1km of double circuit 38KVA 125mm ESB ducting in trefoil formation along with comms ducting on top.
  • Installation of 1.2km of single circuit 38KVA 125mm ESB ducting in trefoil formation along with comms ducting on top.
  • Installation of 38KV cables through new ducting.
  • Installation of large 38KVA precast concrete jointing bays for ESB to carry out cable jointing.
  • Relaying full bays of new concrete footpaths as part of the Road Opening License conditions.
  • Full-width tarmac reinstatement as part of the Road Opening License conditions.
  • Reinstating road markings.