COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

MOTION NO. 23

MOTION: Councillor C. Jones

"That the Manager will report on pilot self-service gritting bins in the Lucan Electoral Area and also on any improved efficiency as a result of the proximity of the newest salt barn."

REPORT:

The pilot scheme for the self-service salt bins was introduced to the County by Roads Maintenance at the beginning of the 2011-2012 Winter Maintenance Season. The three locations agreed for the siting of these bins were Ardeevin, Sarsfield Park and Woodfarm Acres. They were checked by Roads Maintenance staff and the beginning of the 2012 - 2013 season last October and were found to be full.

This winter and last winter have been relatively mild and therefore it is difficult to assess the success of the bins.   Note that 2 additional locations in the Lucan Electoral Area have yet to be confirmed by the Committee. The locations proposed by Roads Department are Beech Park, Lucan Heights and Airlie Heights.

The new salt barn adjacent to the Hermitage Clinic adds an extra 1,000 tonnes to our salt storage capacity and is used by the Palmerston gritting trucks.