PROJECT PROFILE
DUBLIN SIMON COMMUNITY
THE KILKENNY CONTRACTOR’S INSTALLATION INCLUDED AN AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMP, GAS BOILERS, LOW-PRESSURE HOT WATER, BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AIR-HANDLING UNITS, HEAT RECOVERY UNITS, AC AND VENTILATION AND DUCT- WORK, FITTINGS AND GRILLE BOXES… Murphy & Kelly delivers a pioneering project for Dublin Simon Community
A first-of-its-kind project in Ireland, Dublin Simon Community comprises a six-storey, 5,900sqm medical centre at Usher’s Island meeting the complex healthcare needs of people experiencing homelessness in the city. Partially funded by the Department of Housing and operated by the Dublin Simon Community, the 100-bed facility offers medical, treatment and recovery services including detox, rehabilitation, semi-acute medical procedures and blood-borne virus stabilisation. The project involved demolition of an existing two-storey building and an extension to create a new six-storey space featuring meeting, counselling, utility, laundry and storage rooms, bedrooms, a gymnasium, lobby, stair and lift cores, substation, switch room and other ancillary service areas.
Designed by Arup, the full mechanical services installation was delivered by Murphy & Kelly (Thomastown) Ltd. Its scope of works included an air-source heat pump, gas-fired boilers, low-pressure hot water (LPHW), and soils, waste, water and natural gas services. Also entailed were a building management system, air-handling units, heat recovery units, fire/smoke dampers and specialist anti-ligature areas, AC and ventilation including ductwork, fittings and grille boxes manufactured in-house at
step away from reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with the broader move toward renewable energy solutions. “Our commitment to sustainability was recognised when we were awarded Green Technology Project of the Year in 2023 at Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Awards, a proud milestone that highlights our leadership and continued innovation in the field of green technology.” Challenges included fitting all required equipment into two tight plant rooms located in the basement and on the roof. Steven Kelly, Director, said, “By using our role as lead coordinators, we worked to prioritise all available space for plant access and maintenance. With this goal in mind, we generated detailed design layouts to achieve optimum floor space, service access and clearance. “We therefore eliminated any wasted
Murphy & Kelly’s Kilkenny facility. Among standout elements of the
installation for Murphy & Kelly is powering the entire building’s heating, including its LPHW system, by a heat pump. Dean Kelly, Contracts Director, said, “This not only ensures efficient and sustainable heating, but also represents a significant
At Murphy & Kelly, we’re passionate about being part of projects that go beyond buildings; projects that help shape healthier, stronger communities.”
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