Keel, Achill ESB Ducting

Project Description

This project was part of the ESB National Trenching & Ducting Framework 2015-2021, of which P&D Lydon had successfully qualified for.

The proposed project was located on the northern side of the R319 Mulranny-Keem road. This area is a Special Area of Conservation. A screening assessment was carried out in advance of the works.

Client – Areas: Mayo County Council

Project Timeline – February 2018 – March 2018

Role – Main Contractor including PCSC

The scope of the project included:

Carefully removing sod for the proposed trench 1.5m from existing roadside and placing to one side for reinstating.
Laying of 2-way ESB ducting for 1.5km.
Excavation in the vicinity of live underground & overhead services.
Proving of ducts for ESB including pulling brush & mandrel via mechanical winch. This machine gave a printout giving the force required to pull the brush & mandrel.
Pulling cables through the ducts for ESB Networks.
Excavation of joint pits.
Installation of minipillars & vaults.
Bridge crossing.
Extension of the parapet walls of the bridge.

Keel, Achill ESB Ducting

Project Description

The scope of the project included:

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