Local building projects in the running for prestigious awards

Meadowvale Court in Lisburn is in the running for the top award in the Residential category while Stoneyford Integrated Constructed Wetland has been shortlisted for Infrastructure.

Developed in partnership between Triangle Housing Association and Cedar Foundation, Meadowvale Court at Hillsborough Old Road is a recently completed £1.9m scheme comprising 13 supported living apartments and a wheelchair bungalow.

The accommodation has been designed for adults with brain injuries, physical, sensory or neurological disabilities, with state-of-the-art SMART assistive technology throughout to maintain and promote independence. The new buildings were constructed on a sloping brownfield site, requiring demolition, ground remodelling, retaining structures and close liaison with neighbouring residents to minimise disruption.

Companies involved in the project included surveyors AG Crawford and Co, JNP Architects and Donaghmore Construction.

Stoneyford Integrated Constructed Wetland is a flagship project for Northern Ireland Water, providing a sustainable, environmentally-friendly replacement for the overloaded wastewater treatment works serving the village of Stoneyford.

The facility uses a natural ecosystem to break down and treat pollutants providing significant environmental and ecological benefits, low operational and maintenance requirements and costs.