Ballymun feb18 2011_final

Metro North
Ballymun4Business
18th February 2011
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Metro North
St Stephen’s Green to Estuary
16.5km total length
11 km in tunnel (City centre to Ballymun and Airport)
5.5 km in retained cut, at-grade or elevated
14 stops
9 underground stops from St. Stephen’s Green to Ballymun and at Airport
5 surface stops
Planning Permission Granted
20 Conditions
Depot relocation application early 2011
Enabling Works can commence
Estuary
Swords
Fosterstown
Airport
Dardistown
Northwood
Ballymun
DCU
Griffith Avenue
Drumcondra
Mater
Parnell Square
O’Connell Bridge
St Stephen’s Green

Is now the time for Metro North?

In Summary
Now is the time to build Metro North
Infrastructure deficit remains
Economics stack up
Value in the market
PPP model suits current conditions
Immediate positive impact on jobs in
the sector
Ready to go NOW!
Image of Ballymun Stop

The Works
The works are split into 2 distinct phases
Enabling works
Main Works
Metro North - Ready to Go

Enabling Works
Work to commence in January 2012 and take 24 months to complete
Diversion /relocation of services along Ballymun Road and at the footprint of DCU and Ballymun Stops including:
8km drainage
150 deep drainage manholes
4.5km water main
2.5km gas main
3.5km eircom

Enabling Works
Majority of diversions within Ballymun Road & BalcurrisRoad
Lighter diversions in footpaths
Over 200 separate traffic management phases to keep disruption to a minimum
2 lanes traffic maintained along Ballymun Road in each direction
Bus lanes to operate over a 24 hour day along BallymunRoad
Pedestrian and vehicle access to businesses will be retained

Main Works Construction
Cut & Cover tunnel through Ballymun
Stop Box
Main works 24 months (excavation and concrete works) 2013 to 2016
Equipping the Station 8 months
Testing and commissioning the system 6 months
Main works is carried out in 2 distinct phases to ensure pedestrian access maintained and two lanes open along BallymunMain Street
stmorelandStreet

The Aim
The aim for RPA is to design and construct the works without materially impacting on the existing businesses
Keeping Ballymun open for Business
Ensuring people in Ballymun can continue to go about their daily business safely and with as little
disruption as possible

Keeping Ballymun Open for Business
By maintaining:
Pedestrian access to all premises
Access for servicing and deliveries
Access to all existing car parks
Active communication and liaison with business community and the public
All of this is achieved through
Careful planning and execution of the works

Managing our Environment
Noise and dust limits strictly controlled and monitored
High quality, well maintained attractive hoarding for the Main Works
Good lighting and signage will be provided between the worksites and the shops/business premises
Good housekeeping, plant and equipment cleaned and fully serviced, worksites kept tidy and dust free
RPA and its contractor will work closely with you the business community throughout the construction period

RPA Commitments
RPA will:
Have an ongoing role throughout the works
Ensure you are consulted and kept informed about the works
Arrange open forums with local businesses & residents
Run a 24/7 hotline for queries and complaints
Appoint Community Liaison Officers dedicated to Ballymun area
Provide up to date information through meetings and other
communications channels

Contractor’s Commitments
The Contractor(s) will:
Comply with the Railway Order and all environmental constraints set out in the EIS
Comply with the Conditions of Contract
Comply with all statutory requirements and controls imposed by the Local Authority
Plan the works in line with best practice
Educate and brief his workforce on a regular basis
Engage with you

Summary
The case for Metro North remains strong
Funding approval
Award Enabling Works contracts
Engage with business in planning the works
Programme of information meetings closer to the works commencing
Ready to go

Thank You
Any Questions?

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