Dublin-based, civil and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd has reached a significant milestone in Ireland after being appointed to deliver its 75th agricultural underpass project since entering the market in 2021.
The achievement reflects the rapid growth of the firm’s Irish operations across public housing, education buildings and other sectors and its emergence as a leading specialist in the design and delivery of agricultural underpasses for farming businesses across the country.
Agricultural underpasses enable livestock to move safely beneath public roads, connecting fragmented land holdings while removing the need for animals to cross live traffic routes. The structures are delivered beneath both local and national roads and play an increasingly important role in improving farm safety, efficiency and day-to-day operations.
Demand has been supported by the Department of Agriculture’s modernisation schemes, which provide grant funding towards the construction of agricultural underpasses as part of wider efforts to improve farm infrastructure and safety.
Since establishing its Irish presence in 2021, Will Rudd has built extensive expertise in navigating the technical, regulatory and construction challenges associated with underpass projects, working with farmers, local authorities and other stakeholders to deliver schemes across Ireland. They also work in public housing and education buildings across Ireland.
Eugene Sheehy, Associate at Will Rudd Ireland said: “Reaching our 75th agricultural underpass project is a significant milestone for the business and demonstrates the confidence farmers continue to place in our team. We are the leading engineering firm in Ireland for this type of work.
“Many agricultural businesses operate across land holdings divided by public roads. Working directly with farmers, we are able to support them providing a practical long-term solution that improves safety, reduces disruption and allows livestock to move efficiently between fields.
“Every project presents its own unique engineering challenges, whether it involves a local road or a more national route. Our experience in this specialist area means we can guide clients through the process from initial feasibility and design through to delivery.”
The milestone comes as investment in farm infrastructure continues across Ireland, with agricultural underpasses increasingly recognised as a practical solution for improving safety while supporting modern farming practices.
Having established itself as a trusted partner for farmers throughout Ireland, Will Rudd expects demand for agricultural underpasses to remain strong as agricultural businesses continue to invest in infrastructure that supports long-term productivity, safety and sustainability.
