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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Malahide Chamber Newsletter 2009 Issue 10
IN THIS ISSUE
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Museum of Childhood & Tara's Palace open for Halloween mid-term break
The Museum of Childhood is located the courtyard of Malahide Castle. All admission fees go to childrens charities.
This year, for the first time, The Museum will be open for the Halloween break, from 24th to 31st October. Check out the event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155821822820&index=1.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
VIADUCT ON SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER REOPENING
Iarnród Éireann has said that excellent progress is being made in the reinstatement of the Malahide Viaduct, with the line on schedule to be reopened, with full services resuming, before the end of November.
Already, major phases of the works are well advanced, including:
- the reinstatement of the weir, the erosion of which lead to the Viaduct accident, is well advanced
- the 4th pier has been reinstated, with new pre-stressed concrete beams now being placed into position: these will shortly be topped with the concrete bridge deck, which is in situ
- reinforcement of the other piers on the Viaduct through piling is underway
When structural work is complete, the track infrastructure will then be reinstated to allow for resumption of rail services.
A spokesperson for Iarnród Éireann said “we are delighted with the speedy progress in the reinstatement works. This is a credit to our own teams and our contractors working on the project, and we very much look forward to the resumption of full Northern line commuter and Belfast Enterprise services before the end of November.”
“We have ensured the project has taken advantage of expert opinion, in the areas of hydraulics and environmental issues, soil mechanics, and scour prevention, and designs have been independently assessed by consulting engineers, and the Railway Safety Commission.”
The reinstatement project represents an investment of €4 million, under Iarnród Éireann’s Rail Safety Investment programme.
A further significant issue in the reinstatement is the protection of the unique eco-system at the Estuary. The works are designed to leave the water level and flow rates unaffected. To this end, the services of the Hydrology section of Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University College Cork, have been engaged to provide expert advice. Computational and physical models are designed to simulate the original conditions and the effect that the works will have on the wider estuary. UCC are also advising in regard to the environmental and ecological effects of these works.
The Malahide Viaduct accident occurred on the evening of Friday 21st August, when sea-bed erosion caused the 4th pier on the viaduct to collapse. Iarnród Éireann’s investigation into the accident is continuing, as is that of the Rail Accident Investigation Unit of the Department of Transport.
Alternative services have been operated since the accident for commuters who use the line. These arrangements include:
- Revised Belfast Enterprise timetable, with bus transfers between Drogheda and Dublin
- Express bus services from Drogheda for Northern line commuters, with Dundalk, Laytown and Gormanston customers connecting to these services by rail
- Express peak time bus services from Balbriggan, with Bus Éireann accepting rail monthly and annual tickets at off-peak times
- Enhanced 33X and 33D services from Skerries, Rush & Lusk, and Donabate
- Bus shuttle between Donabate and Malahide DART Station, as well as special services for schoolchildren
- Dundalk/Drogheda to Donabate rail service
- Enhanced peak-time rail services between Malahide and Dublin
The Iarnród Éireann spokesperson continued “we have endeavored to provide our customers with the strongest possible alternatives during this disruption, and we thank customers for the patience they have shown and their cooperation with the alternative services. Notwithstanding the positive feedback these arrangements have received, we know customers are anxious for their rail service to resume, and confirmation of the November resumption will be welcome news to thousands of daily commuters.”
Already, major phases of the works are well advanced, including:
- the reinstatement of the weir, the erosion of which lead to the Viaduct accident, is well advanced
- the 4th pier has been reinstated, with new pre-stressed concrete beams now being placed into position: these will shortly be topped with the concrete bridge deck, which is in situ
- reinforcement of the other piers on the Viaduct through piling is underway
When structural work is complete, the track infrastructure will then be reinstated to allow for resumption of rail services.
A spokesperson for Iarnród Éireann said “we are delighted with the speedy progress in the reinstatement works. This is a credit to our own teams and our contractors working on the project, and we very much look forward to the resumption of full Northern line commuter and Belfast Enterprise services before the end of November.”
“We have ensured the project has taken advantage of expert opinion, in the areas of hydraulics and environmental issues, soil mechanics, and scour prevention, and designs have been independently assessed by consulting engineers, and the Railway Safety Commission.”
The reinstatement project represents an investment of €4 million, under Iarnród Éireann’s Rail Safety Investment programme.
A further significant issue in the reinstatement is the protection of the unique eco-system at the Estuary. The works are designed to leave the water level and flow rates unaffected. To this end, the services of the Hydrology section of Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University College Cork, have been engaged to provide expert advice. Computational and physical models are designed to simulate the original conditions and the effect that the works will have on the wider estuary. UCC are also advising in regard to the environmental and ecological effects of these works.
The Malahide Viaduct accident occurred on the evening of Friday 21st August, when sea-bed erosion caused the 4th pier on the viaduct to collapse. Iarnród Éireann’s investigation into the accident is continuing, as is that of the Rail Accident Investigation Unit of the Department of Transport.
Alternative services have been operated since the accident for commuters who use the line. These arrangements include:
- Revised Belfast Enterprise timetable, with bus transfers between Drogheda and Dublin
- Express bus services from Drogheda for Northern line commuters, with Dundalk, Laytown and Gormanston customers connecting to these services by rail
- Express peak time bus services from Balbriggan, with Bus Éireann accepting rail monthly and annual tickets at off-peak times
- Enhanced 33X and 33D services from Skerries, Rush & Lusk, and Donabate
- Bus shuttle between Donabate and Malahide DART Station, as well as special services for schoolchildren
- Dundalk/Drogheda to Donabate rail service
- Enhanced peak-time rail services between Malahide and Dublin
The Iarnród Éireann spokesperson continued “we have endeavored to provide our customers with the strongest possible alternatives during this disruption, and we thank customers for the patience they have shown and their cooperation with the alternative services. Notwithstanding the positive feedback these arrangements have received, we know customers are anxious for their rail service to resume, and confirmation of the November resumption will be welcome news to thousands of daily commuters.”
Used & Demo Boat Show, Malahide Marina, Oct. 16, 17, 18
Used & Demo Boat Show in Malahide Marina, organised by the Irish Marine Federation, on October 16, 17 & 18.
Take advantage of the recession. No serious offer refused! 50 boats on show from all major manufacturers at massive discounts.
Take advantage of the recession. No serious offer refused! 50 boats on show from all major manufacturers at massive discounts.
- http://www.afloat.ie/news/malahide-used-boat-show-2009/
- http://www.afloat.ie/news/big-savings-to-go-on-show-in-malahide/
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