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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

MOTION NO. 20

MOTION: Councillor E. Tuffy

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Manager would make an updated report on the taking in charge of Rossberry Estate, and make a statement on progress to remedy problems reported with the drainage system at a number of locations in the estate, including a sewage problem which arose over the Christmas period.

REPORT:

Two developers were involved in Rossberry, Kingscroft and Hollioake.

The Council is in the process of claiming the security lodged for the completion of works to part of the development carried out by Hollioake as the developer has failed to respond before a recent deadline to submit necessary data/reports to allow taking in charge to proceed and to complete minor surface works. Until the CCTV footage and as constructed drawings are submitted the taking in charge cannot move ahead.

There is no record of any complaints to the Environmental Services Department in respect of the problems specified in the motion. It would appear that the issues relate to a private drain and not the main sewage system in the development.

In respect of the part developed by Kingscroft, minor surface works are required and CCTV is required.  Recent inspections by Environmental Services have verified that there is no infiltration between foul and surface water systems.

The Council has notified the CIF of its intention to claim the bond if the works and CCTV are not provided to enable a conclusion of inspections and progression of taking in charge.

The strip of open space located along the eastern side of the distributor road that leads to Rossberry Estate off Griffeen Avenue is almost ready to be taken in charge by the Parks Department.