Waterways Ireland - 3483595 - Carnroe Weir Rehabilitation Project IST Competition

Tender description

To ensure navigation and the safety of users is maintained, Waterways Ireland are proposing to undertake extensive rehabilitation works to the weir. The proposed works will be carried out in a manner so as to conserve the heritage value of the structure and to give a minimum operational life span of 75 years. Additionally, Waterways Ireland, under direction from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), are proposing to replace the existing fish pass with a new modern fish pass so as to reduce the barrier that the weir currently presents to the passage of aquatic species along the course of the river. The design of the fish pass will be undertaken to ensure current European legislation is met and will be subject to approval from DAERA. Navigation through the lock chamber and thereby along the river will be maintained throughout the duration of the works as will the facility for canoe portage around the chamber.