Reply - Q.4

“To ask the Manager in respect of the three cul de sacs in the Carrigwood Estate in Firhouse, i.e. that part of Carrigwood close to the entrance to Woodlawn, if the Roads Department would consider resurfacing the roads in question as they are in a poor condition, and while some preliminary work was completed some years ago on the road surface in question, if he would recognise the general public dissatisfaction about this work and the need for proper resurfacing project to be undertaken, and if he will make a statement on the matter?”

The estates of Carrigwood and Carriglea were resurfaced in 2008. Funding was provided for the work by the Department of Transport. The material that was used was called "Ralumac". This is a surface dressing type material and is not to be confused with a macadam surface. It has been used successfully throughout the country by a number of local authorities. It is a cost effective material particularly suited to use in low to medium trafficked areas such as housing estates. The laying operation was supervised by Council Roads personnel who will continue to monitor the area.