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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, April 23, 2012

MOTION NO.2

MOTION: Councillor C. Bond

 That the Council please address the issue of weeds and overgrowth by the fence at the field on Allenton Drive, this is becoming unsightly and is attracting illegal dumping?

REPORT:

The grassed margin outside the boundary railing to the open space along Allenton Drive is cut and maintained as frequently as possible within the capacity and resources currently available to the Council. The frequency of cut (currently between three and four weeks) is subject to a number of variables including staff and machinery resources, weather conditions as well as other works which, from time to time, have to take priority over grasscutting. Maintenance of this area is also affected by the illegal parking of vehicles on the margin which obstructs machinery and also causes damage to the surface.

The issue of weeds and overgrowth by the fence at the playing field on Allenton Drive has been referred to the relevant Parks Supervisor for the area and who will arrange to have the matter dealt with as soon as possible.