COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

MOTION NO. 8

 

MOTION: Councillor P. Foley

Cathaoirleach's Business

"Can permanent art / street art be considered for some utility boxes in the area as has successfully been done in Ranelagh and other areas around Dublin? Many of the utility boxes in the RTT area are covered in tagging and look very unsightly. If these boxes were to be tastefully decorated with more permanent art / street art it would enhance the overall look the area and may help to discourage the destructive act of tagging and graffiti."

REPORT:

The concept of placing art of utility boxes in the County is currently being explored.

Following liaison with Dublin City Council who have engaged in such an initiative, and based on their approach, the project would necessitate the consideration of budgetary and procurement requirements, planning permission requirements, insurance requirements, cross departmental liaison and external stakeholder collaboration.

It it not possible to initiate such a scheme during 2017, however, the position will remain under review in terms of potential for 2018 or further years.