OSi Annual Report 2009 English Version - Ordnance Survey Ireland

The headquarters complex comprises a
number of magnificent buildings, some
dating from the 1700s and located on
over 17 acres. This presents a
significant challenge when even routine
maintenance work requires that the
fullest consideration be given to avoid
any possible adverse implications for
these listed, protected structures.
To showcase OSi‟s history and its role
in mapping history, the O‟Donovan
Room was conceived as a venue at the
OSi HQ complex. In addition, this
venue is used as a conference area for
Sales & Marketing and new business
development. It was opened on 1
September 2009 by President Mary
McAleese as part of OSi‟s Public Open
Week.
During the course of 2009, three
remedial works programmes were
undertaken at OSi Headquarters. These
involved the preservation and
protection of the Revision Building and
Clock Tower Buildings and the
realignment of the storm water drainage
network across the headquarters
campus. In addition to these works,
further remedial works were also
completed at the Sligo, Tuam and Cork
Regional Offices.
Ordnance Survey Ireland recognises
that the professional assistance and
guidance of the Office of Public Works
is critical to bringing success to these
remedial projects. It is important that in
any annual review there is an
acknowledgement and appreciation
expressed for the level of resources and
professional expertise afforded by the
Office of Public Works to OSi in the
management of its unique
accommodation issues.
OSi and Corporate Responsibility
Ordnance Survey Ireland continued to
implement the measures/initiatives
which are considered to have a positive
impact on the organisation's "Carbon
Footprint" in reducing inefficient
energy usage.
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