COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

QUESTION NO. 11

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"What can SDCC do to address the safety issues for cyclists and pedestrians in all areas of Newcastle going to the school, can cycle routes be addressed and looked at and can deficits in safe footpaths be addressed? (Particularly Brownstown area)" 

REPLY: 

There was extensive public consultation carried out on a comprehensive Local Area Plan (LAP) for Newcastle, which was adopted in December 2012. The LAP ensures that the existing zoned lands in Newcastle are developed in a co-ordinated manner including a 6 year road plan in which the Main Street is a backbone of movement for the Village and to provide alternative routes for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles in a manner that links each neighbourhood directly with the Village Core and between neighbourhoods.

It is not clear where exactly the 'Brownstown area' as referred to in the question is so a response to this cannot be provided. If footpath repairs are required anywhere in the County, then these are dealt with by SDCC Roads Maintenance section as they occur, budget permitting.