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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Monday, September 06, 2010

MOTION NO.25

MOTION: Councillor R. Dowds

The Grand Canal 12^th Lock Master Plan is subject to the following:-

1. The Grand Canal Way should be developed on the North Side westbound to Hazelhatch but not on the South Side.
2. Traffic control for cyclists safety at the 12^th Lock Bridge.
3. The 3 storey Mill Building adjacent to the 12^th Lock Bridge should be included in the list of protected structures.
4. The Grand Canal should not be used as a flood relief route.
5. Any restorative work on the Grand Canal should not impact negatively on the local natural environment.

REPORT:

It is considered that the inclusion of the additional specific requirements, and those already stated in PA188, which would direct the preparation of the Master Plan, would prejudice any further study and could preculde otherwise desirable outcomes.  To ensure that all objectives can be met it is suggested that the wording of the SLO be simplified and wording added that the masterplan will be prepared and agreed with the Members of the Council. 

Manager’s Recommendation:

That the motion not be adopted.

The following amended wording of the SLO is proposed:

To prepare a Masterplan for the area around the 12^th Lock.  The masterplan will be prepared and agreed with the Members of the Council.