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Dublin Zoo, Restaurant & Support Facilities Building

Client: Dublin Zoo (Office of Public Works)
Architect: Office of Public Works
Structural Engineer: Hayes Higgins Chartered Engineers
Value: €3.7 million

Start: June 2004
Completion: June 2005

Description: This project entailed the restoration of the oldest building in the Dublin Zoo (Victorian Toilets). The preservation of original stone wall was incorporated into the building.

Kelly & O'Callaghan Limited were involved in putting together the Pre-Tender Estimates, Bills of Quantities, Post-Contract Quantity Surveying- and Final Account works.

The project was funded by public money, and as such was subject to close scrutiny. The allowable Department budget was €5 million, our original cost estimate was €4.2 million and as a result of an open tender, and subsequent negotiations, this project was completed for €3.7 million.