COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, October 20, 2008

HEADED ITEM NO. 6

HEADED ITEM: H. Department

Housing Construction - The Castletymon Scheme

REPLY:

Work commenced on site in August 2008 for the construction of 32 homes at Castletymon, Tallaght. Following commencement of works on site a number of concerns were raised by an individual resident as well as the St. Aonghus Residents Group.

The Estate Officer for the area, the Clerk of Works and the builder met with the resident and representatives of the St. Aonghus Residents Group in order to address the concerns raised. The residents were informed that any further issues they may have regarding the scheme should be directed to the Estate Officer for attention.  

The issue of concern to the resident related to the construction of a wall adjacent to the side boundary.  The residents concern was addressed with the aid of drawings and pictures of the final scheme layout.  

The issues raised by the St. Aonghus Residents Group  related to the preliminary works namely - perimeter fencing, Health & Safety and site security. It was explained that in carrying out the enabling works the perimeter fencing had to be of a type so as to provide the builder with ease of access to services at a number of locations. The perimeter fencing was locked at the end of business every day after which on site security is provided by the builder until the following morning and at week ends.  On completion of the enabling works the builder has stated that a more robust type of palisade fencing will be erected to secure the site during the construction phase of the contract.  Recent contact from a representative of the group has indicated their satisfaction with new fencing and security arrangemnts