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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"To ask for a full report into what safety measures have been put in place following agreed motions below for the Newcastle area?"

49383	Councillor F. Timmons	Clondalkin Area Committee	Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 18th May 2016	Motions	30/04/2016
"That this committee demands that a safety audit be done in Newcastle to determine safety needs especially for the Glebe estate and children going to school along this busy road."

49887	Councillor F. Timmons	Clondalkin Area Committee	Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 22nd June 2016	Motions	31/05/2016
"That this commitee asks for safety in Newcastle to take priority, many residents have huge concerns around the Glebe Estate and the new path leading to Peamount United.  An urgent safety audit needs to happen."

REPLY:

A new footpath and public lighting have been provided on Aylmer Road (leading to Peamount United pitches).

One traffic calming ramp and footpath dishings were provided in 2016 on Peamount Road in the vicinity of the Glebe. An additional ramp (bus pillow) will be provided here shortly.

It is intended to provide a School Warden at this location also. A walkability audit has been discussed with the local school.

As part of the Villages Initiative, major works are underway in the vicinity of the Lyons Roundabout. These include pedestrian crossing upgrade, kerb and island realignment, footway renewal works and extension of footway, removal of railings, measures to reduce speed entering and exiting the roundabout. All of these will enhance safety especially for pedestrians.