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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TERENURE-RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE (2)

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor P. Cosgrave

CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS

"That the Manager tackle the many problems along Whitechurch Road as requested by the Willbrook Lawn Residents Association listed below:

The following is a summary of what we found to be the situation: · The weeds are overgrown both at the roadside edge and along walls of all the footpaths. In fact the only area free of weeds is along the green area at the entrance to Willbrook Lawn, which the residents clear up regularly. · The footpath (which is very narrow) along The Millhouse is totally overgrown and inaccessible. · The Whitechurch River is overgrown with weeds and has become a dumping ground for rubbish. · Where overhang of shrubbery has been cut back, it has not been removed completely from the footpaths and as a result it is very dangerous walking along the footpath at certain areas, especially from the Ford Centre up to Whitecliffe. · The greenery at the edge of the road just before St. Gatien’s Court is an eyesore – full of weeds and rubbish."

REPORT:

The litter warden for the area has recently inspected the Whitechurch Road area and is currently making arrangements with the Cleansing Section to have the area cleaned.  The issues relating to overgrown weeds and dumping in the Whitechurch River have been referred to the drainage maintenance section for attention.