LAN 39 No 3:Layout 1
10/11/2020
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The Green - Malahide Sitting at the heart of Malahide village, at a busy junction which is criss-crossed by traffic and services, the redevelopment of the Green presented the challenges from the outset. Add a global pandemic into the mix and we had the recipe for some of the toughest tests we’ve ever faced. Thankfully, our professional team with the support of Fingal County Council, the design team at Murray and Associates and the community of Malahide, were able work together to successfully deliver the project.
Our company had been constructing landscapes for well over 50 years so there are few with the experience to take on such a project; Traffic management, civil engineering, coordination of utility and service providers, engagement with local business owners and several complex elements added additional complexity to what was already a significant undertaking. Of note in the project is the 3000M2 of natural stone paving, which required 70 loads of high strength concrete and a team of Ireland’s top paving specialists to install. The lockdown in March halted work and initially put our team, headed by Paddy Smyth and Raivis Linins on the back foot. Rising to the challenges, the team adapted to the new working restrictions and did what they do best: they made it work. We are very proud of our achievement on completing this project. For us, it represents a benchmark in collaboration, communication, professionalism and effective community engagement. Sincere thanks to everyone at Fingal County Council, Murray and Associates, our own team and to the people of Malahide. Peter O’Toole Company Director
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