A modern drainage solution for Mount Lucas Training Campus

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Mount Lucas Training Centre, Ireland’s National Construction Training Campus in County Offaly, recently upgraded its access roads and pedestrian areas. To manage surface water efficiently and support sustainable construction practices, the project team selected Duradrain.

The campus provides training across construction and renewable energy sectors. It required a drainage solution that could handle runoff along busy roadways and pedestrian paths, while remaining safe and simple to install. Duradrain’s lightweight, modular units offered a practical solution, combining kerbing and drainage in a
single system and ensuring water is efficiently conveyed into the drainage network.

Duradrain units are uniquely lightweight, with each unit weighing less than 8 kg. This reduces energy consumption during transport and makes handling on site easier than traditional concrete alternatives. The modular design speeds up installation but also improves site safety by eliminating the need for heavy lifting machinery.

Additionally, the units’ recycled polymer construction and efficient internal capacity ensure large areas can be drained effectively, while supporting the project’s environmental objectives and reducing the overall carbon footprint.

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Safe & sustainable installation

The modular design allowed for rapid installation across the newly constructed roads and pathways. Each unit, significantly lighter than traditional concrete, could be handled safely on site without heavy machinery, improving installation speed and health and safety conditions.

Duradrain also delivers a strong environmental profile. With up to 58% recycled polymer content and a significantly lower carbon footprint than conventional concrete alternatives, the system supports accurate sustainability reporting via Environmental Product Declarations. Its hydraulically efficient design and generous internal capacity ensure that water is captured and drained effectively, protecting surfaces across extensive areas and reducing the risk of localised flooding.

 

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