The North West Greenway Network (NWGN) project has successfully delivered more than 40km of greenway infrastructure across the North West region. The project was funded by SEUPB and delivered by Derry City & Strabane District Council and their project partners, Donegal County Council. The project delivered greenway schemes linking Derry City Centre to Quigleys Point (Donegal) including the 55m span Bay Road Bridge; and Strabane-Lifford to Castlefin (Donegal), as well as at Strathfoyle (Derry) and Muff (Donegal).
The network has already attracted thousands of local users, providing an environmentally friendly travel option for commuters as well as facilitating active travel, physical activity and encouraging sustainable transport and decarbonisation.
The seminar will cover the wider NWGN project as well as specific elements including the new Bay Road Bridge, Pennyburn foot and cycle bridge and the greenway links.
This event is open to all and free to attend, it will be of particular interest to CIHT and Engineers Ireland Members and non-members.
Ken O’Sullivan is a Technical Director with McAdam Design, with over 20 years’ experience in the civil engineering industry. Having worked in Dublin and Australia, Ken joined McAdam in 2009. He was promoted to Technical Director in 2022 and leads McAdam’s Civil-Infrastructure team.
Ken has extensive experience of leading the delivery of a diverse range of projects, including Greenway and Active Travel Schemes, Public Realm and Environmental Improvement Schemes, and Urban Regeneration Schemes. He is responsible for defining, planning, managing and delivering projects on time and within budget and has a proven record of successful project delivery across Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Enda Shields is an accomplished Contracts Manager with over two decades of experience in the civil engineering and construction industry. He began his career with FP McCann Ltd in 1999 as a Site Engineer, where he quickly demonstrated technical expertise and leadership. In 2008, he was promoted to Contracts Manager and achieved Associate Engineer status with Engineers Ireland.
Throughout his career, Enda has successfully delivered a diverse range of civil engineering projects, including traditional and design-and-build schemes. His expertise lies in fostering collaborative working environments, ensuring that all project stakeholders’ interests are effectively managed. A significant portion of his work has been dedicated to Public Realm Projects across the province, where he has played a key role in enhancing infrastructure and community spaces.
Beyond his professional commitments, Enda is dedicated to shaping the future of civil engineering. He actively engages with local education initiatives, serving on the Industrial Advisory Board for South West College Omagh and contributing to the Engineering Sectorial Partnership support group at South Eastern Regional College (SERC). His passion for mentoring and industry development highlights his commitment to the next generation of engineering professionals.
Throughout his career, Ronan has contributed to a broad range of projects, including the design of buildings, bridges, civil infrastructure, and the structural inspection and assessment of existing assets. His extensive experience has seen him work in multiple roles, including Permanent Works Engineer, Temporary Works Engineer, and Employer’s Representative / Project Manager. This diverse background gives Ronan a unique ability to approach each project from different perspectives, enabling him to foresee design and construction challenges across multiple disciplines.
Ronan’s USP lies in his ability to minimise coordination issues and prioritise buildability and safety in construction. He understands the importance of seamless integration between design and construction processes, ensuring that challenges are anticipated early, and solutions are both practical and cost-effective.
In 2020, Ronan became a Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and now serves as an Associate Engineer. In this client-facing role, he leads design development and project management for various Civil Infrastructure and Temporary Works projects, consistently delivering high-quality results.
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