N. Ireland (Civil Engineering)
The Civil Engineering Division within Northern Ireland carry out a wide range of Civil Projects which are categorised under a number of headings below. Farrans carry out works throughout the Province and have been involved in some of the most significant infrastructure projects as can be seen from the list below. We still remain committed to being a multidiscipline civil engineering contractor which can be seen from our list of current projects. Procurement of contracts has considerably changed over the past number of years from the Traditional ICE Contracts, to contracts which are now administrated under the Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC) with contractor design. Farrans also see Partnering with their clients as an essential requirement, whether through formal or informal arrangements. During the transition in procurement procedures Farrans took part in the “Movement for Innovation” (M4I) with 3 demonstration projects involving Rethinking Construction. For further details of these Demonstration Projects, please click on project title: Aquarius Mourne Conduit Replacement Contract, Derg Water Treatment Works & Valley Distribution Improvements.
We are also proud to announce that we are part of the successful Consortium to have been awarded the prestigious DBFO1 (M1/Westlink) Contract for DRD Roads Service. This £100m+ major infrastructure development is the first PFI/PPP road scheme in Northern Ireland. Click here for further details.
Main Work Categories are indicated below (Click on image for further details):
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| Water Treatment | Wastewater Treatment | Roads & Bridges | Railways |
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| Pipelines | Structures | Rivers, Harbours & Coasts | Earthworks, Drainage & Landfill |
Significant Infrastructure Projects:
- Cross Harbour Road and Rail Bridge, Belfast
- Belfast Waste Water Treatment Plant, Phase 2
- Belfast Harbour Redevelopment including HSS Ro-Ro facilities
- Mourne Conduit Replacement (Silent Valley to Belfast Trunkmain)
- Mourne Water Treatment Works (150ml/day)
- Bleech Green to Antrim Railway Line Replacment
- Belfast to Dublin Railway Line, Rail Bridge
- Newtownards Sea Defences
Current Projects include:
- Alpha PPP Project (4 Water Treatment Works & 75km of Trunkmains) more details ..
- DBFO1 Roads Package (M1/Westlink Upgrade) more details ..
- Carran Hill Water Treatment Works
- Victoria Square Basement , Belfast
- Tandragee Waste Water Treatment Works
- Ballymoney Waste Water Treatment Works
Recently Completed Projects :
- Fofanny Water Treatment Works, Mourne Mountains more details..
- Foyle Bridge Strengthening more details..
- Bann River Bridge Widening, Portadown more details..
Major Clients:
- Northern Ireland Water
- DRD (NI) Roads Service
- DARD (NI) Rivers Agency
- Northern Ireland Railways
- Belfast Harbour Commissioners
- N I Fishery Harbour Authority
- Local Councils
Major Civil Engineering Awards which we have recently received include:
- The Institution of Civil Engineers Brunel Medal for Service to Civil Engineering.
- Regional and U.K. Site Engineer of the Year Award - 2001.
- Winner of Construction Excellence Award for Civil Engineering - Aquarius Mourne Conduit Replacement Stage 1.
- Institution of Civil Engineers - Runner Up in the United Kingdom Engineering Manager of the Year Award 2004
Project Awards:
- Foyle Bridge - Winner of the Construction Excellence Award 2006 "Civil Engineering Projects over £3m" Category.
- Fofanny Water Treatment Works - Winner of the Construction Excellence Award 2006 "Achieving Excellence in the Public Sector" Category.
- Newpoint Pumping Station - This project has been awarded the Construction Excellence Award 2005 in the Category of Civil Engineering (over £3m)








