With Northern Irish cemeteries running low on space (City Cemetery in Derry/Londonderry is expected to be full by 2024), the need for new burial ground is becoming increasingly urgent. Calls to develop new cemetery sites and extend existing graveyards across…
As Spelga Dam dipped more than 3 metres last week due to pressures caused by Northern Ireland’s sunniest Spring on record coupled with a 15% increase in demand for water, enquiries about sourcing private water supplies rise as businesses battle…
Flood Risk Assessment Armagh (Richhill) We have recently successfully undertaken a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) for a new housing development (single dwelling) in Richhill, Armagh. The proposed development site is located adjacent to a small river, with the site covering…
O'Sullivan Macfarlane Environmental Consulting have recently undertaken a Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA) for a proposed residential development near an abandoned quarry (flooded) within the footprint of Ballyclare Town. The requirement for a contaminated land assessment (PRA) was triggered by NIEA,…
O'Sullivan Macfarlane Environmental Consulting have recently undertaken a combined Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA) / Generic Quantitative Risk Assessment (GQRA) at a former Military Post along the Northern Ireland / Republic of Ireland boarder. Contaminated Land Assessment (PRA / GQRA) Dispite…
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) We have recently successfully undertaken a combined Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) and Drainage Assessment (DA) for a major new housing development in Carrickfergus (>100 houses). The proposed development site is located adjacent to the Woodburn River,…