COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
MOTION NO. 7
MOTION: Councillor E. Tuffy
Cathaoirleach’s Business
"That the Manager would provide an updated Report on works carried out to the promenade at Lucan Weir, including information on further works scheduled for 2013."
REPORT:
Phase 1 of the upgrade works to Lucan Weir Park were completed a number of years ago and have proven to be very successful and popular with the public.
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 a CCTV system. The estimated cost of these works is €300,000 and they are subject to the identification of the necessary funding before they can proceed.