Consulting Services for Fish Barrier Mitigation Projects in Ireland

Inland Fisheries Ireland is seeking multidisciplinary consultancy services to support the design and planning of two barrier mitigation projects: Cahernahallia Bridge (Co. Limerick) and Blackboy Weir (Co. Tipperary). The successful consultant will serve as Designer and Project Supervisor for Design Process across all project phases, providing comprehensive engineering, environmental, and planning services. Key responsibilities include: conducting feasibility studies, evaluating mitigation options, obtaining statutory consents, and ensuring compliance with the Planning and Development Acts 2000–2023, Capital Works Management Framework, and Infrastructure Guidelines 2023. These projects aim to restore fish passage and natural river processes while improving ecological status under the EU Water Framework Directive as part of Ireland's Water Action Plan 2024 and National Barrier Mitigation Programme.