Education
Eamon Costello (Kerry) Ltd are proud to have been selected as the Main contractor of a large scale Multi- Function Sports Academy at IT Tralee.
Established in 1977 IT Tralee is a key driver of economic and social development in Kerry & Tralee as a base for over 3000 students and 350 staff.
The latest capital project, the development of a €15m Sports academy will allow people, able and disabled, to enjoy, prepare and compete to the highest standards. The academy has been designedto address the needs of Paralympic level athletes, as well as opening-up opportunities to sports and recreation.
The development will be home to IT Health & Leisure Programmes; UNESCO Chair; CARA; Kery GAA Centre of Excellence, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri.
The building will consist of 2-storey teaching and performance area wrapping around the sports hall (65m x 35m) on three sides. Within this an adapted physical activity pool, ice bath and recovery area with associated changing rooms will be constructed. Construction will see pre-cast beams of up-to 22m and 35-Tonne placed to provide clear span performance areas beneath.
Main roofing will consist of large clear span truss roofs with exposed curved rolled steel over the double height pool area.
ITT SA internal from socon on Vimeo.
