COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 27, 2017

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor B. Ferron

"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to carry out an inspection of the boundary wall at the rear of 55 Westpark and carry out any necessary works to make the wall safe. This wall is very badly damaged and is a danger to the children who play in the green space in this area. The wall was previously examined and my understanding is that works were scheduled but no repairs have yet taken place to date."

REPORT:

"The boundary wall to the side to this property was built when the house was constructed in 1985.  The wall was previously inspected in 2007 and 2016.  The boundary wall is a solid block wall construction 225.mm thick X 2m high with a cast in-situ concrete coping.  The boundary wall has a minor stepped crack.  Following inspection of the wall by Council staff it is intended to remove the existing plaster/wet dashing at the crack, over an area of approximately 1m x 2m, repoint the block wall and re-plaster/dash the affected area of the wall. 

The Council has no information regarding the construction of the shed that is built off the boundary wall nor the additional blocks that were added to the top of the concrete coping. 

It is important to note that the primary responsibility for the upkeep, repair and maintenance of the boundary will continue to lie with the tenant and the Housing Department does not propose to change or remove this responsibility."