Project Overview

Client

Kildare County Council

Designer / Consultancy

RPS

Construction Period

November 2020 – July 2023

Budget

€20-25m

Project Overview

Wills Bros were delighted to work with Kildare County Council to transform an existing landfill site into a multi-use public park through site clearance, reprofiling, and the installation of an engineered capping system, along with improved management of landfill gas, leachate, and surface water.

The development also includes landscaped recreational areas for the benefit of the local community.

Key Numbers

  • 213,000m³ of waste material reprofiled
  • 2x 3G GAA pitches
  • 3x 3G soccer pitches (five-a-side)
  • 127,230m³ of imported topsoil and subsoil placed
  • 8km of surface water drainage installed
  • 3 attenuation ponds constructed
  • 1 soakaway installed
  • 1km of surface water infiltration system installed
  • 3 car parks constructed
  • Approximately 3km of hoggin footpaths
  • 2km of perimeter access roads
  • 500m of main access road constructed