Construction of two new schools in County Meath’s Dunshaughlin is now underway.
As a popular rural commuter town to the north of Dublin, Dunshaughlin’s population is steadily increasing. Intended to support this sustained growth, the BDP-designed scheme includes both a new primary and post-primary school, marking a significant investment in the town’s future.
Located to the south of Dunshaughlin on a 4.18-ha site, the development will deliver high-quality learning facilities with capacity for over 1,300 pupils and staff.
The post-primary school will accommodate 1,000 pupils and 75 staff. Facilities on offer include 37 classrooms, specialist rooms for home economics, science, art and technology, a PE hall, a four-classroom Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit, administration spaces, six external ball courts and extensive landscaping.
Meanwhile, the primary school will provide accommodation for 248 pupils and 20 staff. The two-storey, eight-classroom building includes a two-classroom SEN base, general purpose hall, support teaching spaces, junior play areas, secure SEN play areas, a sensory garden and an outdoor classroom.
Both schools incorporate car and bicycle parking, drop-off areas, pedestrian and cycle links, service connections, ESB substations, landscaping and associated site works.
Working closely with main contractor Ganson and the wider project team, our specialists are providing comprehensive civil and structural engineering support from initial planning through to construction stage on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth.
Our scope includes detailed design development and coordination with multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure compliance with all relevant building regulations and Department of Education & Youth Technical Guidance Documents
Commenting on the scheme’s progress, Waterman Moylan’s Associate, Brendan Gallagher said: “I’m delighted to see this campus development get underway. These new facilities will provide a major boost for this growing community and will also offer vital SEN support for local families. We look forward to seeing the scheme progress over the coming months.”
