COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

HEADED ITEM NO.2

HEADED ITEM: C. Ryan

Part VIII for Proposed internal road Grange Castle Business Park

REPLY:

The proposed new access road, approx. 150m in length, as set out in the attached plan is located at the northern edge of Grange Castle Business Park.

The propsoed development upgrades an existing service road and is required to access future development sites, one of which is proposed to be disposed of to Interxion Ireland Limited, which was approved by the Members at the meeting of the Council held on 08th December 2014, Minute h7b)1214 refers.

The proposed works will comprise of the following:

• Provision for a new 6m wide bituminous access road including turning area.
• Provision for a new 2m wide raised cycle track and 2m wide footpath.
• Provision for new kerbing and two uncontrolled crossing points with tactile paving incorporated.
• A public lighting system designed to minimise impact on bats and other nocturnal wildlife
• New signs and road markings.
• Provision for a new storm water drainage system.
• Relocation of existing services where required and provision of other services and utilities where necessary
• Associated landscaping, boundary and planting works

Environmental assessments have been carried out and the proposed development is currently on public display in both County Hall and Clondalkin offices until Thursday 4th June.

Given the statutory timelines, it is envisaged that a report on this proposal will be brought to the July County Council meeting for the elected members to consider.