Any work that is carried out in the magnificent area of Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands will need to blend seamlessly and unobtrusively into the scenery. The old Allt Fhiodhan bridge was showing signs of degeneration; it had not been designed with modern traffic in mind, and there was also a need for a safer […]
Yorkshire Water is investing seventeen million pounds in improving its waste water treatment systems across the county. In particular, it is concentrating on the removal of phosphorus from waste water. A chemical that is environmentally damaging, and can have a serious impact upon aquatic life. Four of its treatment works have been singled out for […]
Introduction An important part of a six billion pound regeneration project for Enfield in North London that will see the construction of ten thousand new homes. The Meridian Water railway station replaces the old and somewhat derelict Angel Street on the Lea Valley line, part of the West Anglia mainline. Currently there are four platforms, […]
When the Defence Infrastructure Organisation plans a major project to update the fuel loading and fire-fighting capabilities at a Royal Navy base. That planning needs to be in expert hands. It is difficult enough under normal circumstances. But when the new jetty, built within the confines of a ‘Special Area of Conservation’. This case along […]
Shay Murtagh has always been international in its outlook, but a recent project extended the company’s work as far as Antarctica. Scientific research in the Antarctic is leading to new discoveries, not only on vital questions about climate change, but also on the ecological history of the world. Much of this work is carried out […]
Introduction The delivery of Precast Bridge Units for the A14 Improvement Scheme. With a large part of a major infrastructure upgrade completed months ahead of schedule. Everybody concerned has good reason to celebrate. The route on the A14, which runs between Felixstowe and the Catthorpe Interchange. Construction began in November 2016, with the object of […]
Introduction and Precast Units Shay Murtagh manufactured and delivered precast units for the Sydney Road Bridge in Crewe. The work started in October 2018 with the demolition of the old bridge. The two arch brick structure, which was no longer adequate. It had become a traffic ‘pinch point’ on an important route in Crewe. Serving […]
The Strathroy Link Road, constructed on the approach from Omagh to Strabane. The road opened in November of last year, to the relief of all concerned. The traffic will now flow smoothly. Both motorists and local business will benefit from the completion of this link to the Derry and Strathroy road. Omagh town councillor Barry […]
When it comes to bridges over rivers, every aspect of construction calls for the highest levels of professionalism and expertise. The fast-flowing river Arun flows through the ancient town of Horsham in West Sussex. Although a rural area, the town is within commuting distance of London, and is close to Gatwick Airport, so is a […]
Shay Murtagh Precast Concrete’s role in the replacement of the old railway bridge at Dredgeman Hill in Haverfordwest was pivotal. Accustomed as the forty year old company is to working to tight schedules, one weekend to remove the old bridge and replace it with a new one posed quite a challenge to the logistics team. […]
