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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 04, 2016

MOTION NO. 211

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

High-Power line

To include a new local objective under E11 or E12: “To work in conjunction with EirGrid to seek to continue the undergrounding of the 220kv power line between Foxborough and the County boundary, including in the Balgaddy and Ronanstown areas.”

Co-sponsored by Cllr. Casserly, Egan

REPORT:

It is recognised that the undergrounding of the 220Kv power lines at this location could benefit the future development of lands zoned for development in the surrounding area. The Council shall continue to work in partnership with EirGrid and all relevant stakeholders to explore the undergrounding of power lines and other related opportunities at these locations.

It is noted that, An Bord Pleanala is currently considering a Strategic Infrastructure planning application for the development of the West Dublin 220/100 kV substation and associated works project, which includes for the removal of approximately 3 kilometres of the existing Inchicore-Maynooth 220 kV double circuit overhead line and the undergrounding of electricity cables along regional roads, local roads and adjoining lands in the vicinity. The project is located in South Dublin County and extends across the following townlands: Gollierstown, Finnstown, Adamstown, Ballymakaily, Grange, Clutterland, Kilmactalway, Milltown, Ballybane, Kilbride, Kilcarbery, Nangor, Kilmahuddrick, Esker South and Kishoge. The development includes works to be carried out within the Clonburris SDZ, Adamstown SDZ and Grange Castle Business Park.  

South Dublin County Council will issue a submission with regard to this application to An Bord Pleanala by 22nd February 2016, as provided for under the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted.

Insert E11 Objective 1
To work in conjunction with EirGrid to seek to continue the undergrounding of the 220kv power line between Foxborough and the County boundary, including in the Balgaddy and Ronanstown areas.