O’CONNELL Quarries were proud to receive two awards at the Irish Concrete Society’s 43rd Annual Awards last week in Johnstown Estate Co Meath. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in concrete design and construction and was attended by almost 300 people from across the Irish Construction sector.
The Brian Boru Bridge linking the towns of Killaloe and Ballina was named infrastructure category winner, recognised for its engineering complexity, innovative use of precast and in-suit concrete, and the precision required to deliver such a technically demanding project in a sensitive marine environment.
The bridge was part of the Killaloe Bypass which spanned over 2.5 years and O’Connell Quarries were delighted to work with contractor John Sisk & Sons throughout.
The University of Limerick Student Centre was awarded Building Category Winner and Overall Winner, standing out for it architectural quality, structural clarity and the way concrete was used to shape both the building and the experience within it. The concrete is expressed throughout the project in several forms including high-quality impression referencing the River Shannon internally, external pre-cast, and mother of pearl terrazzo floors. The architectural concrete used an ambitious mix with a high proportion of GGBS that ultimately matured to a refined, mellow finish creating a distinctive landmark that showcases the very best of concrete innovation.
Both projects reflect the level of coordination and standard delivered across the team’s involvement. We’re delighted to have played a part in two outstanding local projects.