COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE
Monday, March 26, 2018
QUESTION NO. 17
QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor
"To ask the CEO to present an updated report on works planned in Tallaght in respect of the N81 Landscape Improvement Scheme and in reporting will he also detail his response to submissions which he received from residents in Raheen Drive in the matter?"
REPLY:
A report on the Part 8 public consultation process for the N81 Landscape Improvement Scheme was presented to the meeting of South Dublin County Council on March 13, 2017. The project is spilt into a number of phases:
- Phase 1 is the section from M50 eastwards to Whitestown Way.
- Phase 2 commences at Whitestown Way and runs westwards
- Phase 3 is from the Templeogue area to M50.
In the detailed design and construction stage; each phase will be broken into a number of smaller phases for operational and traffic management purposes.
With regard to the response to residents of Raheen Drive during the Part 8 process; the report on the Part 8 public consultation process for the N81 Landscape Improvement Scheme was presented to the meeting of South Dublin County Council on March 13, 2017.
In respect of the proposed landscape treatment for the open space area along the N81 south of Raheen Drive, the Part 8 report noted the submissions and responded that:
“the Part 8 proposal will be revised to remove proposed footpath and proposed associated lighting from the open space south of Raheen Drive”
and
“Detail design stage will examine proposed planting and ensure views are not obstructed. Proposals will also ensure sight lines are maintained to minimise potential for anti-social behaviour. “
The detailed design and tender for construction is currently in preparation for Phase 1 of the N81 Landscape Improvement Scheme scheme. Phase 1 extends from the M50 interchange to the junction with Whitestown Way and Cookstown Way; any items contained within the Part 8 for further consideration are being included within the design process by the consultants. Site investigations are just being completed and will further inform the design process. Some further liaison with Transport Infrastructure Ireland is also required; which will also to be taken into consideration.