COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

HEADED ITEM NO. 17

Update on Right of Way to Fonthill Lands, Liffey Valley

The Right of Way to the lands through the Hermitage Clinic lands has been secured for some time.  However, the means of accessing the lands in a safe manner by Council staff has been an issue between the Council and the Clinic.  At a recent meeting with the Hermitage Clinic management it was agreed that there would be a two phase arrangement put in place to secure the access:

·        A temporary phase whereby a formal procedure is agreed that will allow for safe access to the land at any time by Council staff and associated vehicles.  This procedure has been agreed.

·        A permanent arrangement that will entail the examination of a realignment of the existing route to allow for unimpeded access at all times for Council staff and vehicles.  The Hermitage Clinic has engaged Engineering consultants to prepare a suitable proposal for discussion.  Preliminary sketch plans have now been prepared and a further meeting has been arranged in July with the Clinic Management and the consultants to progress the proposal.