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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

QUESTION NO. 18

QUESTION: Councillor E. Tuffy

"To ask the Manager for an updated report on the programme of enhancement works undertaken at Lucan Weir?"

REPLY:

Phase 1 of the upgrade works to Lucan Weir Park is now complete.  The features of the work undertaken include the following:

• A new river bank edge incorporating stepped seating.
• A new promenade along the river linking Lucan Bridge with the Main Street entrance beside St Andrews Hall apartments.
• An upgraded path leading from Main Street to enable universal access for all visitors.
• A new viewing platform opposite the weir.
• Improved facilities for canoeists.
• An upgraded slipway to enable the fisheries board to access the river to improve salmon spawning grounds in the area.

The Park is open and fully available for use by the public.  Phase 2 of the project relates to the upgrading of the existing access steps at Lucan Bridge as well as the provision of lighting and CCTV system. These works are on hold pending the identification of the necessary finance to fund the works.