What is happening:
The installation of a new underground attenuation tank at the N11/R138 entrance is scheduled to commence in early August until the end of the year. While the works are underway access will remain available to all users throughout the construction period using alternative routes provided. Please refer to the markup below for additional details and reference information.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding during these phases of work.
When is it happening:
August 2024 – December 2024 inclusive
Who will it affect:
Pedestrians, cyclists & deliveries
About Attenuation Tanks:
This very large tank will form part of UCD's surface water drainage network and along with other measures is designed to slow down surface water (rainfall) run-off from a catchment area (in this case a proportion of the Belfield campus in the environs the Centre for Future Learning building) into public surface water drains. Surface water attenuation design is required for all new development by local authorities and are typically designed to handle storm events that occur once every 100 years, with an additional 20% capacity to account for potential climate change impacts.
This approach helps to mitigate surface water flooding, enhance water quality, and boost the amenity and biodiversity of the surrounding environment. Other aspects of Sustainable Urban Drainage Design on campus include our open water drains and lakes, swales and "green" roofs. The facility will effectively manage all surface water runoff from this section of the campus, ensuring that the area remains resilient against extreme weather conditions while promoting ecological sustainability.
