INISHTURK ISLAND HELIPAD
Project Description:
Inishturk Island is located 14km from the mainland and is home to approximately 60 residents. The island is in critical need for an upgraded helipad for access by the Irish Coastguard SAR helicopters.
LCE was appointed by Mayo Council to design the new helipad on this remote and unique island. The design was complicated by challenging site topography, shallow overburden and large rock excavations and specification for works and materials on a remote island location.
Scope Description:
Lead civil and structural designer
Site selection
Site investigation scoping, procurement and management
Value engineering
Earthworks, road and pavement design
Part 8 Planning
Aviation compliant civil, structural and M&E design
Drainage Design (incl. SuDS)
Procurement under the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF)
PSDP
PROJECT DATA
Client:
Mayo County Council
Project Location:
Inishturk Island, Co. Mayo
Project Duration:
2017-2022