Client
Dublin City Council
Architect
Urban Agency Architects Ltd.
PQS
Cumming Group
C&S Engineer
RPS Consulting
M&E Engineer
EPD Ltd.
The “Quayside Project”, as it is known, is a flagship initiative for Dublin city, extending beyond recreational pursuits. with a state-of-the-art Council Water Sports Centre and a new Docklands office as part of the development. It thoughtfully incorporates essential facilities for the Dublin Fire Brigade’s Water Rescue Service and the Irish Underwater Search and Recovery Unit. These include dedicated office and rescue pontoon spaces within the Docklands.
This was a highly complex but hugely enjoyable project to have been involved in. Apart from the works on terra ferma, the project also involved heavy piling into the River Liffey river bed from a floating barge and the provision of new large concrete pontoons and steel boardwalks.
It is more than just a construction project; it’s a reimagining of the Docklands. Extended pontoons to make the waterfront more accessible offering new ways to experience the River Liffey. A new visitor attraction and water sports centre further enhances the area while the upgraded public realm including an extended boardwalk sponsored by the NTA will become a focal point for community activity. This boardwalk will also provide more access to the River Liffey for activities such as Kayaking and Paddle Boarding.
A project to animate the River Liffey