Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown launches modern brine facility for winter roads
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art brine manufacturing plant at Ballyogan to upgrade local cold-weather operations. The advanced infrastructure will service over 200 kilometres of priority routes by transitioning to efficient pre-wet salting technology.
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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has officially opened a brand-new Brine Manufacturing Facility at the Ballyogan Operations Centre, marking a major milestone for local winter road maintenance. Developed through a strategic partnership with Clonmel Enterprises and Wintertech Systems, the plant allows the local authority to move away from traditional dry salt spreading in favour of modern pre-wet salting technology. This innovative approach ensures better adherence of treatment to road surfaces, delivering significantly safer driving conditions during severe frost and freezing spells.
Speaking at the launch, Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Saul emphasised that the investment greatly strengthens the resilience of the local transport network while minimising environmental impacts. The facility is designed to support the treatment of more than 200 kilometres of priority routes across the county. By mixing salt with brine prior to application, the council expects to reduce overall salt consumption, curb carbon emissions linked to haulage, and lessen the ecological burden on local surface water systems.
Chief Executive Frank Curran added that the project aligns seamlessly with the objectives outlined in the local authority's Climate Action Plan by introducing practical, sustainable infrastructure. As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, this adaptable system provides a reliable safeguard for commuters. Further details regarding local council initiatives and winter preparedness programmes are available on the official Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council website.
Speaking at the launch, Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Saul emphasised that the investment greatly strengthens the resilience of the local transport network while minimising environmental impacts. The facility is designed to support the treatment of more than 200 kilometres of priority routes across the county. By mixing salt with brine prior to application, the council expects to reduce overall salt consumption, curb carbon emissions linked to haulage, and lessen the ecological burden on local surface water systems.
Chief Executive Frank Curran added that the project aligns seamlessly with the objectives outlined in the local authority's Climate Action Plan by introducing practical, sustainable infrastructure. As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, this adaptable system provides a reliable safeguard for commuters. Further details regarding local council initiatives and winter preparedness programmes are available on the official Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council website.
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