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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
QUESTION NO. 1
QUESTION: Councillor E. Fanning
"To ask the Chief Executive to upgrade the paths in a section of parkland in Dodder Valley Park which have been formed by ongoing pedestrian use to permanent pathways similar to those in the section of parkland opposite the Speaker Connolly pub (see map, paths shown in yellow).
The relevant section of parkland is within the boundaries of Old Bawn Rd., Firhouse Rd., the pedestrian bridge over the Dodder and the River Dodder itself.
A stepped access to connect with the pathways at the upper level pedestrian bridge should also be included in any upgrade.
The existing paths are in a poor condition and can be dangerous particularly in wet weather. The overgrown grass etc. can also cause problems.
Can the Chief Executive confirm a plan of action and a programme for such an upgrade?"
REPLY:
"The paths referred to here are in need of upgrading and surfacing as is suggested however due to the scale of the work required and the likely cost it is not possible to include it in either the normal maintenance programme or in the public realm improvement works programme. It is proposed that the necessary work will be costed and that the project will then be proposed for inclusion in the 3 year rolling capital works programme."