Roadbridge
Automatic Plate Recognition Camera
The Automatic Plate Recognition (APR) camera system allows the site to track all vehicles entering and exiting site at any point we wish. This allows us to investigate any unwanted visitors during shut periods easily, not only being able to flag up visitors number plates, but also then allows fast review of the CCTV system. The system also will flag...
Biosecurity Preventing the Introduction of Invasive Species to Site
Following pre-construction meetings with Inland Fisheries Ireland and National Parks & Wildlife Service, Roadbridge decided to produce a site Biosecurity Plan to help prevent the unintentional introduction of aggressive aquatic and terrestrial invasive species to the site. Roadbridge sought advice from INVAS Biosecurity, a specialist consultancy with an expertise in the control & eradication of non-native invasives. INVAS advised that...
Christmas Winter Wonderland
With the coronavirus pandemic very much still with us a visit to Santa is something many children missed this year. Therefore this contractor in partnership with the ‘Project Believe’ team put a bit of magic back into Christmas by creating a drive through Winter Wonderland on the green in the heart of the Moyross Community in Limerick City. Families were...
Driving Green Construction with Electric Cars and Hybrid Plant
As part of our ISO50001:2018 certified Energy Management System, Roadbridge is rolling out full battery powered electric vehicles (EV) and the supply of smart EV charging points across our larger construction sites and Regional Offices in Ireland. The installed Smart EV charger points (supplied by Gocharge.ie) have the ability to instantly respond and use less power if the grid becomes...
Surface Water Management Sludge Lagoon
To improve surface water management on Beinn an Tuirc Windfarm Phase 3, a large lagoon was built to collect all sludge from Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) ponds across the entire site. To prevent any potential leaks and ground water contamination, the lagoon was lined with impermeable material. After the silt has settled, the lagoon is emptied of treated, clean water...
Emergency Contact Cards
This project in Campbeltown, Scotland is currently situated in a very remote part of the county. The project itself is situated 280m above sea level with limited access to some locations throughout the site. The project team have therefore provided emergency contact cards to each person at induction. If needed they would have a list of all of the projects...
Emergency 4×4 Vehicle
Due to the remote location of the Beinn An Tuirc Windfarm, the project team have put an emergency 4×4 vehicle to use. This Toyota Hilux has been modified to include a removable emergency stretcher, first aid kit bag, numerous splints and a rear seat to accompany any injured personnel. Emergency drills are carried out regularly using the emergency vehicle to...
Adult Resuscitation Kit
In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, Roadbridge have recently purchased adult resuscitation kits which are positioned at the first aid points. These resuscitation kits have been purchased to protect each first aider in the case of an emergency. With the use of these kits it will eliminate the need to engage in mouth to mouth in the case of...
