Client: Derrygonnelly & District Community Partnership
The Challenge
To provide detailed design, to include drawings and costs, for the development of 2.7km of walkway/cycle track in Tullycarby Forest, Derrygonnelly.
The Role
We undertook the following steps to deliver the project:
Ensured detailed design complements its natural surroundings while adhering to Principles and Standards for Trail Development in Northern Ireland, and where possible should include energy conservation measures
Considered all the statutory requirements which the project should adhere to and outline how the recommended designs will meet the requirements
Demonstrated incorporation of structural and environmental standards into the design of the path
Considered the access arrangements onto the path including reference to Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliance
Considered and detail the specific upgrade requirements necessary to enable pedestrians and cyclists to use the proposed walkway
Provided recommendations on the need for site investigations, where relevant
Provided recommendations on any ecological/environmental impact studies required and outline the potential environmental impact of the project, negative or otherwise
Considered sustainability as part of the design proposals
Considered how the project is clearly focused and consistent with other nature conservation and environmental strategies
Provided a risk assessment exercise considering potential constraints on the project