COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

MOTION NO. 26

MOTION: Councillor V. Casserly

"That this Committee requests that works to remove problematic trees which are causing damage to footpaths at Ardeevin Drive should take place at the same time as upcoming footpath repair works which have been agreed as part of the 2017 road maintenance programme."

REPORT:

"A survey of all the trees in Ardeevin estate has been completed to inform a programme of tree pruning and removals  for the whole estate including Ardeevin Drive. 

The majority of the trees in Ardeevin Drive are in close proximity or in conflict with overhead electricity wires. Consequently, the required tree maintenance works need to be undertaken by an ESB approved arborist suitably qualified in the specialist skills of utility arboriculture. The Council is currently preparing a tender to seek the services of a suitably qualified arborist to undertake these works as soon as possible.

Public Realm will liaise with the Council's Roads Maintenance section in regard to scheduling of the planned tree maintenance works having regard to the 2017 Road Maintenance programme."