Flowtech awarded new Narrow Water Bridge contract
Flowtech have been awarded a contract for the prestigious new Narrow Water Bridge project in Ireland; a 195-metre cable-stayed bascule bridge that upon completion, will provide a link between County Down and County Louth.
This key piece of infrastructure, set to commence construction in Q3 of 2025, has been made possible by the Government’s Shared Island Fund and has been designed to accommodate vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
It will also feature a movable bascule span to allow maritime access to the Newry Canal and will connect Cornamucklagh near Omeath, Co Louth with Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, Co. Down.
This iconic project will create an important link between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, symbolising co-operation and connection between communities.
Flowtech’s major projects team completed the tender and secured the project to support with the Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (MEICA) elements, as well as any Hydraulics requirements, which will ensure the successful delivery of the project over the next 24 months.
Flowtech is proud to be working with a range of partners on this project including Louth County Council, Roughan & O'Donovan, H&H, Demako BV, BAM UK & Ireland and Aelterman BV.
Mike England, Flowtech CEO, commented:
“Our involvement in the Narrow Water Bridge project is testament to our unrivalled expertise as a specialist in MEICA and Hydraulics, ensuring that Flowtech continues to be the first choice for major infrastructure projects.
“Once complete, this iconic piece of infrastructure will provide a crucial link for the people of County Down and County Louth, and the recent interest from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, emphasises just how important and transformative the finished project will be for the area.
“I can’t wait to see the progress of Narrow Water Bridge over the next two years and I’m immensely proud that Flowtech have been chosen to support such a prestigious project.”
Stay tuned for further updates from Flowtech on this exciting bridge project, set to commence in Q3 2025.