Where we work What we do Our people About us Sustainability Contact Luas Cross City, Dublin CASE STUDY Sectors Case Studies Luas Cross City (LCC) was completed on time and on budget by Sisk Steconfer JV Luas Cross City launch, December 2017 Significant urban improvement LCC is recognised as being one of the most challenging and complex projects undertaken by the Irish State in the modern era. The successful delivery of the project was seen as being nationally important in terms of Ireland’s reputation and ability to attract future investment, both in national infrastructure and the economy in general. The standard of finished product has been recognised by the client, operator and stakeholders as being exemplary. The rebuilding and rejuvenation of the city centre streets which incorporate the extension has also left a positive legacy for Dublin city. O'Connell Street, Dublin city centre Dublin city centre works As completed, LCC comprises a 6km extension northwards from the previous Green Line terminus at St. Stephen’s Green, passing through Dublin city centre to the north‐west inner city suburbs, and terminating at an interchange station on the suburban railway line at Cabra’s Broombridge station. The city centre section is comprised of a single-track loop arrangement, enabling different service patterns to be employed according to demand. The new line crosses the existing Red Line at O’Connell Street and Marlborough Street, with engineering connections and passenger interchange at both locations. O'Connell Bridge, Dublin city centre Interface management The overall Luas Cross City project consisted of a number of different contracts which were carried out in advance or parallel with the main infrastructure works (BXD-400). We managed the relevant interfaces and delivered all of the civil infrastructure requirements in the design and construction of the project, including control systems, heritage works and utilities. We also successfully achieved the timely handover of over 200 interface milestones relating to designs, construction, installation and testing/commissioning handovers; these could not have happened as seamlessly as they did without successful collaboration throughout. Read more Sisk Steconfer JV team at Westmoreland Street We are capable of offering our clients a bespoke service on every project Red line tie in (Marlborough Street/Abbey Street) 13,600m3 On street, concrete track bed and shoulders poured 3,398 Number of people who worked on the mains infrastructure project 1,520 Tonnes total weight of the tracks Red line tie in (Abbey Street/O'Connell Street) Traffic/stakeholder management The traffic management requirements involved in the project were extensive to say the least, particularly in relation to the on-street section. As planned, they were set to involve the most unprecedented levels of ongoing city centre traffic management in decades, if not centuries, which made it all the more imperative that one of our core project mantras was to “keep Dublin moving." Read more Last tracks being laid at Broadstone Community enhancement LCC provides a fast, reliable and modern transport system for communities to be proud of. It efficiently links the various city precincts and provides connectivity between expanded areas of suburbs and larger areas of the city centre, transforming local neighbourhoods in the process through rejuvenations such as extensive tree planting along the rail corridor and improved access to Cabra’s Mount Bernard Park. Read more Broadstone new playground opening day Conservation The upgrading of two existing bridge structures along the proposed LCC extension was a detailed process, involving the reinforcement of the existing parapets using proprietary anchor systems compatible with the preservation of existing masonry; provision of high containment on the wing walls of both bridges. One of the structures (which had previously been used by the Midland Great Western Railway) also required extensive heritage repair works, as well as structural assessment to meet with conservation requirements. Read more Liam Whelan Bridge replacement "The Luas Cross City project has been one of the most challenging we have ever been involved in and its completion on time is a testimony to the quality and commitment of the people who worked on it from Sisk." Luis Bairrao MANAGING DIRECTOR, STECONFER Luas crossing Rosie Hackett Bridge Project of the Year 2018 IRISH CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE (ICE) AWARDS Overall Winner 2018 CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (CECA) Project over €10 million 2018 CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (CECA) Luas Cross City gallery Locations Ireland United Kingdom Benelux DACH Region Nordics Sisk News History Vision Built SENSORi FM Website Sitemap Accessibility Cookies Privacy Legal Media Publications Contact © John Sisk & Son Ltd 2021 Website by Communicraft By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. 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