Cork region
About
About the region
The Cork Region network represents many sectors of the industry, including third level education, local authorities, central government, contractors, companies, researchers and many more. We aim to identify schemes for sustainable developments in the Cork Region, and to influence regional and local development policies.
The region has a number of infrastructure projects such as:
- The Docklands development
- Commuter rail links
- Flood relief schemes
Our network provides a focal point for engineers of all grades and disciplines, and proactively encourages their continuous professional development through delivery of a varied programme of lectures, seminars and networking events.
Who can join?
- Engineers and engineering technicians working in the region
- Engineering consultancies and support servicing companies
- Local government and semi-state organisation workers involved in engineering
- Academic researchers, lecturers and students
How to join
You can join our network through the Members Area.
Events
Cork Region network members receive invitations to a wide variety of educational and social events throughout the year, including:
- CPD-approved evening seminars and lectures delivered by experts across a broad range of engineering topics
- A CPD-approved evening course run by the network each October
- A one-day training seminar in mid-March
- Events for young engineers and graduates organised by the Career Development Section of our committee
- An annual dinner dance and a number of golf outings throughout the year
- Night lectures, including joint lectures with the Institute of Structural Engineers, the Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Electrical Engineers, on topics including biopharmaceuticals or local infrastructural issues
Contacts
Chairman
- Brendan Brice
- Chartered Engineer
- RPS Consulting Engineers
- Innishmore
- Ballincollig
- Co. Cork
- Tel: 021 4665900
- Mob: 086 3801318
- Email: brendan.brice@rpsgroup.com
Vice-Chairman
- Jim Robinson
- KES Ltd
- NCS Mahon
- Blackrock
- Cork
- Tel: 021 2309343
- Mob: 087 2393010
- Email: j.robinson@kelper-systems.com
Secretary
- Bernadette Janeczek
- Chartered Engineer
- RPS Consulting Engineers
- Innishmore
- Ballincollig
- Co. Cork
- Tel: 021 4665902
- Mob: 086 8206551
- Email: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Treasurer
- Aidan Cronin
- DMA Consulting Engineers
- Building A1
- Fota Business Park
- Killacloyne
- Carrigtwohill
- Co. Cork
- Tel: 021 4882991
- Mob: 086 8275041
- Email: aidan@dmaltd.com
Liaison Committee Rep
- Brian Murphy
- MHL & Associates
- Carrig Moir House
- 10 High Street
- Douglas Road
- Cork
- Tel: 021 4840214
- Mob: 086 3303249
- Email: bmurphy@mhl.ie
Events
Details of our autumn and winter programme of events will be posted here in September.
Papers
East Cork Pipeline System and Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline
By Brian Sheehan, Bord Gáis Networks
March 23, 2010
Content
- Background to projects
- East Cork Pipeline System
- Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline
- Overview of Pipeline Construction Activities
Download East Cork Pipeline System and Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipline (PDF)
Whitegate Independent Power Plant
By Declan Lynch, Bord Gáis Energy
March 23, 2010
Content
- WIPP project summary
- Project Development
- Key project milestones
- Eirgrid circuit routes
- 450 MW CCGT power plant
- Current status
Download Whitegate Independent Power Plant (PDF)
A Roadmap for Smart Networks
ESB Strategic Framework 2020
Date: 17th November, 2009
Contents:
- World class sustainable networks
- A renewable business of scale
- Best practice generation portfolio
- Customer focused supply business
- Significant international presence
- A leader in carbon management and energy efficiency
Download A Roadmap For Smart Networks (PDF 4.52 MB)
Natural gas: secure energy for the future
Date: February, 2006
Author: Denis Twomey, Commercial Operations Manager, Bord Gais Networks
Contents:
- Global gas market
- Security of supply
- Infrastructure
- Fuel Diversity
- The Irish situation
- Gas pricing
- Transportation tariffs
- International wholesale prices
- Enviroment
Download Natural Gas - Secure Energy For The Future (PDF 571 kb)
Cork Area Strategic Plan
Date: February, 2003
Authors:
- Jack Sheehan BE MIEI, Director, Atkins, Cork
- Conall Mac Aongusa BE M.Eng Sc MEIE, Project Manager, Atkins, Cork
Synopsis:
CASP sets out a strategy that aims to provide guidance as to the general direction and scale of growth so that the Cork region can provide a high quality of life and opportunity for all of its citizens over the next 20 years.
It seeks to reflect spatial planning guidance from initiatives such as the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) and the National Development Plan (NDP), which encourage gateway centres such as Cork to develop as the focus of successful and innovative regions. In particular, CASP sets out a framework that will enable the Cork region to:
- attain critical mass
- integrate land uses and transport
- make efficient use of investment in infrastructure
- provide a high quality environment
- improve the competitiveness and attractiveness of the region
Download Cork Area Strategic Plan (PDF 1.16 MB)