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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

MOTION NO. 9

MOTION: Councillor V. Casserly

"That this Area Committee congratulates the ‘Rebuild the Silver Bridge’ campaign for their successful petition campaign and, further to the response to Question 51589 at the November meeting of the committee, calls on the Chief Executive to engage with Fingal County Council  to make a joint application for funding in 2017 from the Structures at Risk Fund (SRF), the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) or The Heritage Council with a view to commencing a multi-annual programme of repair and restoration of the Bridge."

REPORT:

This matter has been referred to Fingal Councy Council for consideration of funding bids and options, which are ordinarily drawn down from central government programmes as listed in the motion via the Local Authority Planning function through applications compiled by the respective Heritage Officers and Architectural Conservation Officers on behalf of the Local Authority

The ongoing Liffey tourism project will also involve consultation with relevant state agencies to assess the opportunities in the medium-long term for this area of the County. Both Councils hope to report on a final draft on this Project in May/June.