Project Overview

The redevelopment at Mick Neville Park in Co. Limerick focused on delivering a modern, efficient, and low-carbon heating and ventilation solution to support the needs of its sports and community facilities. With high occupancy areas like changing rooms and training zones, it was essential to create a system that offered consistent comfort, low operational overheads, and energy-efficient performance all year round.

Scope of Works

• Design, supply, and commissioning of:
  • 1 × MasterTherm BA90IP inverter-driven air-to-water heat pump
  • 2 × Atrea Eco 4500 heat recovery ventilation units
  • 4 × Atrea Smart Control Boxes (Smart 400) for individual zone management
• The system provides:
  • Full space heating to building interiors
  • Continuous domestic hot water (DHW) supply for changing and welfare areas
  • Energy-efficient ventilation and heat recovery across high-use zones

System Description

• The BA90IP heat pump serves as the core of the energy system, delivering both LTHW for space heating and DHW for shower and washroom facilities. With a capacity of up to 90 kW, the unit adapts output based on real-time heating demand, ensuring optimum performance and energy savings.
• The Atrea Eco 4500 ventilation units feature high-efficiency heat recovery, which captures and recycles heat from exhaust air to pre-warm incoming fresh air—drastically reducing energy usage while maintaining indoor air quality.
• The addition of 4 × Atrea Smart 400 control boxes allows for zoned ventilation and temperature management, particularly critical in changing rooms where ventilation needs fluctuate throughout the day.
• The entire system is overseen by a user-friendly, intelligent control interface, allowing facility managers to:
  • Set schedules and room-specific temperatures
  • Monitor performance remotely
  • Adjust ventilation rates based on occupancy

Project Results & Benefits

• Tailored comfort for athletes and staff: Zoning and smart controls provide responsive temperature and ventilation control in key areas like changing rooms
• Reduced energy footprint: Heat recovery technology and inverter-driven heating work together to cut down on energy waste
• Streamlined operation: One integrated system handles both heating and ventilation without the need for separate platforms or extensive BMS setups
• Scalable & service-friendly: Modular components and cloud-enabled diagnostics make future expansion and maintenance simple
• Supports sustainable sport infrastructure: This installation aligns with regional efforts to promote greener public facilities

• The system at Mick Neville Park showcases how smart heat pump and ventilation technologies can work hand-in-hand to support the comfort and sustainability needs of modern athletic environments. Whether it’s warming up a space or refreshing the air, this all-electric solution ensures reliability, efficiency, and a lower carbon footprint.