AtkinsRéalis appointed to design M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway Scheme

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, has been appointed by BAM to deliver comprehensive design services for Cork County Council’s M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway Scheme.

The three-year role will see AtkinsRéalis responsible for all multi-disciplinary detailed design services and provide on-site monitoring during construction of the 11-kilometre motorway from Bloomfield Interchange to Barnahely, east of Carrigaline. AtkinsRéalis will also contribute its global experience in delivering low carbon design and construction to the scheme, which is one of the first major infrastructure projects in Ireland to require a construction stage Climate Change Plan¹.

Martina Finn, Managing Director, AtkinsRéalis Ireland, said: “The M28 is one of Ireland’s most significant infrastructure developments that will enhance connectivity with the Port of Cork, a critical international gateway, and the wider region, while improving journey times and safety for County Cork. It’s also an opportunity to apply new digital design practices reduce carbon during construction and across the asset lifecycle, demonstrating how major infrastructure can be delivered sustainably.”

The project involves extensive digital information management requirements for both design and construction phases.

Finn added, “Our proven track record in delivering complex transport projects across Ireland, combined with our international capabilities in digital design, positions us well to support this transformative project that will drive regional economic growth.”

The €181 million design and build contract, awarded to BAM by Cork County Council, forms part of a broader €456 million investment in the M28 funded by the Department of Transport through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). As a designated part of the Core Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), the M28 will support the ongoing development of the Port of Cork's deep-water facilities in Ringaskiddy while enhancing regional connectivity and reducing travel times for both commercial and commuter traffic.

The appointment builds on AtkinsRéalis’ proven track record of delivering large-scale design and build national road projects in Ireland, including the M7 Naas Newbridge Bypass Upgrade and M50 Upgrade PPP Scheme. The company has also delivered numerous road projects for Cork County Council over many years, including the N40 TEN-T Improvements and Carrigaline Western Relief Road. AtkinsRéalis’ other major transport projects in Ireland include the DART+ West and South West projects for Irish Rail and the MetroLink Advanced Works for Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

With offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Dundalk, AtkinsRéalis Ireland continues to expand its infrastructure portfolio as part of its growth strategy to increase to approximately 1,000 employees over the next five years.

¹ The main design and build contract is a New Engineering Contract (NEC4) Engineering and Construction Contract featuring Secondary Option Clause X29, which incentivises carbon reduction in design and construction through specified carbon management measures: Introducing Secondary Option X29 Climate Change

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.