Project details
Location
Galway, Ireland Project Value
€400K Area
300m length Completion Date
March 2025 Partners
John Madden and Sons Ltd. Architects
CSR Land Planning & Design Award/ Features
Best Community Transport Initiative Award, LAMA All-Ireland Community and Council Awards 
Key Features
- Galway City Council’s first rainwater garden installation and SuDS scheme
- Two rainwater gardens integrated into the upgraded junction layout
- Reduction of surface water runoff entering the conventional drainage network
- Improved water quality through filtration of pollutants, sediments, oils, and microplastics
- Enhanced biodiversity through the creation of habitats for pollinators and wildlife
- Urban cooling benefits through natural evapotranspiration processes
- Wider footpaths and improved pedestrian facilities
- Two new pedestrian crossings to enhance accessibility and safety
- New footpath connection linking the 401 Bus Stop to the Medical Centre
- Road narrowing measures to reduce vehicle speeds and improve pedestrian comfort
- Safety improvements associated with the Safe Routes to School Scheme at Scoil Fhursa
- Demonstrated performance during severe rainfall events, including the Yellow Weather Warning April 2025
- Delivery of a greener, more resilient and climate-adaptive public realm
The scheme demonstrates how nature-based solutions can be integrated into urban infrastructure to reduce flood risk, improve water quality, and deliver a safer, more accessible and climate-resilient junction in line with Irish SuDS and active travel guidance.
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