South Dublin Weekly Planning29 May 2026

SD26A/0127W

Luas Project Office, Red Cow Luas Depot, Naas Road, Dublin 22, D22 C5P3

Lead potentialHigh

Multiple depot extensions with maintenance lanes, control room, substation and solar panels — substantial infrastructure construction.

Planning stageNew Application

Project typeExtension

Development sectorInfrastructure Utilities

Matched trades7

Source description

What is being proposed

1. An extension to the existing depot to provide two new LUAS maintenance lanes (Nos. 7 and 8) at lower ground floor level. 2. Extension of existing maintenance lanes 3 and 4 at lower ground floor level. 3. A first-floor extension to accommodate a Central Control Room (CCR), including associated escape stairs and lift. 4. Installation of solar panels on both the new and existing roof areas. 5. Provision of a new ESB substation. 6. All associated site development and ancillary works.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

7 evidence-led matches

Electrical

High

New ESB substation and control room imply substantial electrical works.

Groundworks Drainage

High

Extensions at lower ground floor level and new substation imply substantial excavation and groundworks.

Main Contracting

High

Multiple extensions to a Luas depot including maintenance lanes, control room, substation and solar panels is substantial multi-package work.

Solar

High

Installation of solar panels on new and existing roof areas is explicitly stated.

HVAC

Medium

Central Control Room and depot extensions imply mechanical ventilation requirements.

Roofing

Medium

Solar panel installation on roofs implies roof works.

Structural Steel

Medium

Depot maintenance lanes and first-floor extension imply structural steel framing.