Limerick Regional Athletics Hub

Project: Limerick Regional Athletics Hub
Completion Date: September 2023
Client: Limerick City and County Council
Project Value: €3.3m
Services Provided: Integrated Design Team Services including Civil and Structural, PSDP and Assigned Certifier
Project Size: 8 Lane Track

Project Description

Situated within Newcastle West, this cutting-edge athletics hub represents a major investment in the region's sports infrastructure.  This regional athletics hub features an 8-lane synthetic track of world-class standard, complete with track and field facilities and a walking path. The track is fully illuminated by ten sports floodlighting masts equipped with LED lamps that meet IAAF Class 2 standards, ensuring optimal visibility during winter conditions.  The new municipal facility was designed and built with the full range of track and field events catered for.

Additionally, the hub includes a toilet block and service building. It offers 51 parking spaces, including four electric vehicle charging spots, five accessible spaces, and four bus parking areas. Bike racks and a contactless water point are also available on-site.

GARLAND led an integrated design team from feasibility stage to construction.  The project was shortlisted for a ICE 2024 Award wihtin the "Leisure Tourism Project – Up to €5m" category.  The works contractor on the project was Sole Sports and Leisure

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