Ulster Canal wins Infrastructure Award at the Irish Concrete Society Awards

We are thrilled to celebrate DBFL as a key contributor to the Ulster Canal Restoration Project – Phase 2, Clonfad Syphon, Aqueduct, and Bridge, which has won the Infrastructure Award at the Irish Concrete Society Awards!

This exceptional project, delivered in collaboration with Waterways Ireland, Doran Consulting, Jons Civil Engineering Company, Banagher Precast, Shay Murtagh, and Wright Quarry Products, was praised by the jury for its innovative use of concrete in restoring the historic canal.

The jury stated ‘What sets this project apart from the others is the varied concrete forms that are used in the restoration of the canal and how well it sits back into the local environment. The syphon structure itself is unique set against the backdrop of a tight site on difficult terrain.
Another feature of the project was the use of offsite construction where an arched mould for the construction of the bridge beams on the Clonfad bridge was used. An excellent example of the adaptability of concrete and its use in blending into the surrounding structures. It demonstrates the collaboration between designers and contractors in meeting a project’s goal’.
Congratulations to the entire project team on this well-deserved recognition!