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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

MOTION NO. 21

MOTION: Councillor E. Tuffy

"That this Committee notes the content of correspondence dated 11th February 2013 from the NTA to the Director of Services, Planning confirming the decision of the Authority to fund over 30 Projects throughout the County under the Sustainable Transport Measures Programme 2013, congratulates the staff of the Planning and Roads Departments in developing Project proposals and consulting with stakeholders, welcomes the allocation of almost 500 000 Euro for 5 Projects in the Lucan EA, and requests the Manager to advise the Committee on the likely schedule for the completion of the Projects, viz. Walkway/Cycleway along the Esker between Griffeen Road and Grangecastle Road, Willsbrook Road Cycling Facility, Improvement to Walking and Cycling Facilities at the double roundabout under the N4, Lucan Village Traffic Management Improvements and Toucan Crossing at St. Kevin's College, Fonthill Road."

REPORT:

The Council welcomes the allocation of funding for Projects in the Lucan Electoral Area.  The funding allocation is in accordance with the NTA 5 year Investment Programme for South Dublin and is also subject to the NTA Project Management guidelines which outline the proccess for project delivery. Funding is subject to approval throughout the lifecycle of a project and is allocated in stages depending on adherence to the guidelines. Projects are not automatically approved to completion depending on numerous criteria and it is therefore not possible to give a likely completion until the projects are at a stage where funding is guaranteed for completion.

A full report on the NTA allocations will be brought as a headed item for full discussion to the next O&P meeting which is scheduled for March 21st next. It is intended to invite the NTA to this Meeting.