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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, March 25, 2013

QUESTION NO.14

QUESTION: Councillor D. Looney

"To ask the Manager to provide a report on plans for a grass-cutting schedule for the area under the remit of this Committee for 2013, relevant to Tymon Parks, local neighbourhood parks, smaller grass areas and sports pitches; to identify how and where improvements will be made on the work undertaken in previous years; and to make a statement on the matter?"

REPLY:

In 2013, the regular  cutting of grass in parks and open spaces across the County (including the Tymon area) will be dealt with as part of the overall maintenance of the Public Realm.  These works will be scheduled in detail by location and operation, using the Council's Schedule Management System, which is available on line.  In general, the aim will be to achieve a three week frequency of grass cutting for major parklands and estate open space areas etc. which is considered acceptable and is an improved frequency on previous years for some areas. With regard to playing pitches, the Council will aim to cut these on a weekly basis throughout the summer months, subject to suitable ground conditions being available.  For margins along busy roads/dual carriageways and wildflower set aside areas in the major parks, it is proposed to cut these once/twice per year, as required.