Since the awarding of the first major contract on the Fermoy By-pass in 2004,
the construction of median barrier has become a very important activity for
O’Regan Slipform Kerbing Ltd. Providing a number of benefits over other cross
over restraints, in-situ concrete median barrier is maintenance free when
contrasted with the previously more common steel alternatives.

A fifty year maintenance free life is attainable by using this increasingly
popular installation. Design characteristics of the concrete barrier are
totally motivated by driver safety and the aversion of cross over to the
oncoming lanes. In the event of a collision, a car will be guided along
the smooth face of the barrier in the direction of traffic flow.

Kerbs will not be damaged by heavy vehicles such as teleporters,
dumpers, trucks etc. Concrete is poured directly on subgrade,
minimizing settlement from individual kerb placement.

The machine’s compact size and versatility allow
us to achieve high levels of productivity. It gets
in and out of tight spots quickly, making tight radius
work on roundabouts and carparks much quicker.

An insitu formation which provides fast and effective
means of removing surface water from roads and highways.
Through the width of the channel a large level of capacity is
offered, these include 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 0.3 and 0.75 metre widths.

Slot drains are one of the most practical means of providing a large
capacity carrier drain integral within a section of minimal footprint.
This system is a popular choice for the centre reserve adjacent to
the concrete median barrier where space is at a premium.

The life of the channel can be 50 years plus. The channel allows for a
significant reduction in the number of gulleys/catchpits required on a
longitudinal stretch of highway.All concrete used is to NRA specifications
with air entrainment, which is less susceptible to frost damage.

We also have the equipment and expertise to lay footpaths using the
slipform process, in a variety of widths. Footpaths laid using the slipform
method are insitu in a much faster fashion with minimal manual input.

Requiring the same set-up approach, we have the ability to lay footpaths
in a variety of different widths, through the use of a range of dedicated
moulds. In total three mould examples are 1.5, 1.8, and 2.0 metre
path widths, which are laid to the most exacting standards.