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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, October 20, 2008

MOTION NO 25.

MOTION: Councillor J. Hannon

That this Committee reiterates its support for the extension of the Dodder Linear Park from Oldbawn to Bohernabreena, and that the Manager brings forward proposals to give effect to this policy, which is enshrined in the current Development Plan.

REPORT:

The County Development Plan 2004 -2010 contains a specific local objective (No.57) which states:

“Provide for the continued development of the Dodder Valley Linear Park, including…

·        Development and extension of the Dodder Valley Linear Park by securing public access along the river bank  from Oldbawn to Bohernabreena”

With the exception of the following lands, which are in Council ownership in this section of the Dodder Valley, the greater part of the Dodder Valley upstream of the Old bawn Road are in private ownership.

·        49 hectares (121 acres) south of Ellensborough Estate.

·        0.6 hecatres (1.5 acres) at the junction of Kiltipper Road and Oldbawn Road.

Further land acquisitions are not anticipated at this time. It remains the Council’s intention to avail of any opportunities that may arise to provide for public access along the River Dodder, in particular through the planning process.