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N5 - Westport to Turlough [open to traffic]

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    #92
    sim card
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭sim card


    Has anyone any idea who has won the construction of the project?


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    #93
    Westernyelp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,371 ✭✭✭Westernyelp


    Tender process ends in September


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    #94
    DumbBrunette
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭DumbBrunette


    Very quiet on this recently but this update from a usually reliable source on another forum suggests it's still all systems go for Westport-Castlebar:

    I think that one is clear for a contract signing in September/October. There are no outstanding advance works in train that could affect possession, unlike Macroom and Dunkettle. There are 4 valid bids in evaluation since the late spring and I do expect diggers onsite this year.


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    #95
    marno21
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    DumbBrunette wrote: »
    Very quiet on this recently but this update from a usually reliable source on another forum suggests it's still all systems go for Westport-Castlebar:

    I think that one is clear for a contract signing in September/October. There are no outstanding advance works in train that could affect possession, unlike Macroom and Dunkettle. There are 4 valid bids in evaluation since the late spring and I do expect diggers onsite this year.

    Bit of a calm before the storm on this one. But indeed it looks like this is a shoe in for a Q4 start with contract signing after the summer recess.


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    #96
    Westernyelp
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    Michael Ring says he expects sign off on this at next Cabinet meeting according to the Western People


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    #97
    marno21
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    Westernyelp wrote: »
    Michael Ring says he expects sign off on this at next Cabinet meeting according to the Western People
    Good stuff.

    https://westernpeople.ie/2019/08/27/sod-turning-imminent-on-westport-to-turlough-road/

    Looks like it'll be underway very shortly like the N22 scheme.


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    #98
    DumbBrunette
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭DumbBrunette


    Another 'nearly nearly nearly there' article on the N5:


    https://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2019/09/07/4179273-new-200m-mayo-roadway-awaits-cabinet-approval/


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    #99
    serfboard
    Registered Users Posts: 4,675 ✭✭✭serfboard


    DumbBrunette wrote: »
    Another 'nearly nearly nearly there' article on the N5
    Another "keep Michael Ring's name in the paper" article, you mean!


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    #100
    Westernyelp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,371 ✭✭✭Westernyelp


    Leo Varadkar is due to be in Mayo next Friday apparently. Could we see a sod turning?


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    #101
    DumbBrunette
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭DumbBrunette


    Westernyelp wrote: »
    Leo Varadkar is due to be in Mayo next Friday apparently. Could we see a sod turning?

    This is the relevant article, no mention of N5. Normally these sod turnings are well advertised in advance so probably no dice

    https://westernpeople.ie/2019/09/13/taoiseach-to-visit-mayo-next-week/


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    #102
    Westernyelp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,371 ✭✭✭Westernyelp


    DumbBrunette wrote:
    This is the relevant article, no mention of N5. Normally these sod turnings are well advertised in advance so probably no dice


    Ya. Probably a bit previous for a sod turning. Maybe an announcement of contracts or something.


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    #103
    irishgeo
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    Roughan o Donovan are recruiting a project supervisor.


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    #104
    irishgeo
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    From what I heard it's a Q1 2020 start before the digging begins.


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    #105
    annfield1978
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    Wills/ BAM have won this subject to the alcatel period


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    #106
    The Nutty M
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    irishgeo wrote: »
    From what I heard it's a Q1 2020 start before the digging begins.

    Is it?

    The display boards are showing roadworks starting on the 26th of September on the Westport/Castlebar road. Is this related?


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    #107
    irishgeo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,369 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    The Nutty M wrote: »
    irishgeo wrote: »
    From what I heard it's a Q1 2020 start before the digging begins.

    Is it?

    The display boards are showing roadworks starting on the 26th of September on the Westport/Castlebar road. Is this related?
    You don't go digging in the middle of winter. I doubt it. We haven't even turned the official sod.


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    #108
    DumbBrunette
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭DumbBrunette


    No mention of N5 on Leo's visit to castlebar yesterday unfortunately.

    Where are these display boards that say works starting on 26th September? I'd like to think it's related to the project, given what was said above about Wills/BAM winning the tender.

    The Nutty M wrote: »
    Is it?

    The display boards are showing roadworks starting on the 26th of September on the Westport/Castlebar road. Is this related?


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    #109
    irishgeo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,369 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    DumbBrunette wrote: »
    No mention of N5 on Leo's visit to castlebar yesterday unfortunately.

    Where are these display boards that say works starting on 26th September? I'd like to think it's related to the project, given what was said above about Wills/BAM winning the tender.

    I doubt it. We haven't seen a compound setup yet.


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    #110
    discodaveirl
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭discodaveirl


    irishgeo wrote: »
    I doubt it. We haven't seen a compound setup yet.

    Wills HQ about 7/10 miles from the turlough end of the road, cant see there being a massive compound, also hadnt they a compound in Doogary when fencing?


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    #111
    irishgeo
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    discodaveirl wrote: »
    Wills HQ about 7/10 miles from the turlough end of the road, cant see there being a massive compound, also hadnt they a compound in Doogary when fencing?

    Westport is a bit far away from turlough. I doubt they will driving the gear home every evening.


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    #112
    tigerboon
    Registered Users Posts: 721 ✭✭✭tigerboon


    The Nutty M wrote: »
    Is it?

    The display boards are showing roadworks starting on the 26th of September on the Westport/Castlebar road. Is this related?

    They are for a resurfacing job on the Westport side of Castlebar on the N5.


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    #113
    Westernyelp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,371 ✭✭✭Westernyelp


    Is there a problem with this project? no update and hearing rumours


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    #114
    marno21
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 14,344 Mod ✭✭✭✭marno21


    Westernyelp wrote: »
    Is there a problem with this project? no update and hearing rumours

    Should be awarded very shortly now budget is done

    Specifically named (along with the N22) in today’s Budget for finding next year


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    #115
    irishgeo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,369 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    marno21 wrote: »
    Should be awarded very shortly now budget is done

    Specifically named (along with the N22) in today’s Budget for finding next year
    It's already been awarded from what I heard and starting march/April.


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    #116
    highwaymaniac
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    marno21 wrote: »
    Sorry, I’ll correct what I said. It has been awarded but the Cabinet approval followed by ceremonial awarding and sod turning and willy waving has to happen yet

    It definitely hasn't been awarded, it can't be without govt and TII approval.


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    #117
    Jennifer Acidic Farm
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    marno21 wrote: »
    Should be awarded very shortly now budget is done

    Specifically named (along with the N22) in today’s Budget for finding next year

    Is this the Macroom bypass? If it is, then this RTE piece today is saying government approval for the tender has NOT been granted (yet). So a similar note of caution about the N5 is probably warranted.

    https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2019/1009/1082187-macroom-bypass/


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    #118
    marno21
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    This is my view of what's happening at the minute:

    BAM/Wills have won the procurement process with submission to Government by DTTAS for Cabinet approval whenever the alcatel period is complete
    Cabinet to approve award of contract
    Sod turning ceremony + contractors move in

    Notes:
    1. This project (along with the N22) are specifically mentioned in the Budget document as priorities for land transport investment in 2020. The project is not in question, no matter what Danny Healy Rae's opinion is. The Kilcummin Sewage project has nothing to do with the N22 scheme.
    2. Shane Ross has form at this stage for not being particularly expeditious in bringing projects to Cabinet for approval.
    3. Both the N5 and N22 have Senior cabinet members championing these projects (Michael Ring + Michael Creed) who will not let them be delayed too much.
    4. The Budget has likely soaked up most of the political energy at the minute.
    5. There is a third project (M21 for Cabinet approval to proceed to ABP + publish EIS/motorway order) which is also to be brought for Cabinet approval this month.


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    #119
    highwaymaniac
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    Approval of both schemes will likely be announced at the same time by govt possibly next week.


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    #120
    irishgeo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,369 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    highwaymaniac wrote: »
    Approval of both schemes will likely be announced at the same time by govt possibly next week.

    Probably waiting for Brexit to be sorted.


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    #121
    prunudo
    Registered Users Posts: 7,027 ✭✭✭prunudo


    irishgeo wrote: »
    Probably waiting for Brexit to be sorted.

    If we wait for Brexit to be sorted there won't be a new infrastructure project started in the country for the next ten years.


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