COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, February 04, 2016

MOTION NO. 114

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

Western Dublin Orbital Route

In Table 6.6, to amend the last sentence under ‘Western Dublin Orbital Route (north)’ to now read: “The primary objective of South Dublin County Council in this regard shall be to protect the scenic Liffey Valley parklands and amenities at Lucan Demesne and St Catherine’s Park, and to examine all possible engineering options for a future route so as to minimise the impact on the environment, landscape and amenities.”

Co-sponsored by Cllr. Casserly

REPORT:

Table 6.6 – Medium to long Term Road Objectives describes the function of the Western Orbital Route as:

'Major regional link between the N7 to N4. Any further connections, and a possible alternative route to the west of Leixlip and/or Celbridge, will be determined in consultation with Kildare and Fingal County Councils, the National Roads Authority and the National Transport Authority. The primary objective of South Dublin County Council in this regard shall be to protect the scenic Liffey Valley parklands and amenities at Lucan Demesne and St Catherine’s by restricting any road bridge at this location while giving consideration to the possibility of a tunnel'  

The wording was agreed at the Development Plan meeting in June 2015 (Motion Nos. 243, 254 and 255).

The proposed wording is reflective of the range of alternatives that will need to be considered as part of an environmental appraisal (such as an Environmental Impact Statement). 

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted