Forensic Science Laboratory

Contract Duration

27 Months

Contract Value

€80M

Client

Office of Public Works

Architect

OPW

Civil / Structural Engineer

Malone O'Regan

Services Engineer

OPW

Quantity Surveyor

Linesight

Description

The new FSI Laboratory in Kildare was commissioned to replace the existing premises in the Phoenix Park. The challenge was to provide a facility to such a standard of excellence that it would have the capability of becoming a world leading facility in Forensic Science. The site chosen was a green field site on the states, Backweston Campus in Co Kildare. The floor area of circa 10,000m2 comprises bespoke laboratories, cleanrooms , offices, plant rooms plus ancillary plant areas are all necessary to support the critical work of Forensic Science Ireland.

There was also an extensive external works & landscaping package as part of the development.

A Testing and Commissioning period followed the completion of works to ensure that the building would stand up to international auditing and compliance prior to commencement of laboratory operations.