COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (2)

Monday, September 23, 2013

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor D. Looney

That this Committee calls on the Government to release funding for the design phase of the Greenhills Rd/Ballymount reconfiguration scheme at the earliest opportunity, in order for the scheme to be made shovel-ready in the coming months and to expedite the much-needed reconfiguration of traffic in the Greenhills, Ballymount and Robinhood areas.

REPORT:Greenhills Road Reconfiguration 

The proposed road improvement works collectively titled the 'Greenhills Road Reconfiguration' consist of improvement works in the Greenhills, Calmount, Ballymount and Robinhood areas.

The proposed works will significantly improve traffic flows in the area, in conjunction with enhanced public transport infrastructure. The provision of proper footpaths and cycle-tracks will greatly improve safety features and encourage increased cycle usage in the road network.

In particular, the improved links between the M50, the Naas Road and Walkinstown will promote and support the economic development of the area.

These proposed works were approved at Part 8 and CPO stages as follows;

                                                                              Part 8                            CPO

Greenhills Rd / Calmount Rd Reconfig;              13 Feb 2006                  4 June 2008
Greenhills Rd /Parkhill Realignment                     8 May 2006                 No CPO reqd
Greenhills Road QBC                                              2 Oct 2007                   No CPO reqd
Limekiln Road Ext                                                  13 March 2006             No CPO reqd
Robinhood Rd / Ballymount Rd Reconfig;        13 Feb 2006                 17 Nov 2006

To date SDCC has expended considerable monies in land acquisition, with part funding provided by the NTA for the Greenhills / Calmount element.

Funding has been sought since the approval / confirmation of the Part 8's and CPO's respectively to advance the remaining land acquisition, detailed design, site investigations, and construction stages of the above schemes. Whilst the applications have been unsuccessful to date, SDCC will continue to apply for funding in order to progress the schemes when funding becomes available.