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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on planned works to King John's Bridge in Griffeen Valley Park?"

 

REPLY:

A mortar analysis has been completed which has provided specification with regard to the required materials for proposed conservation works. A meeting took place on site between the Councils Architectural Conservation Officer and Senior Exec Parks at the end of January 2018 to discuss further site clearance and vegetation removal.  Due to deep roots which have penetrated the bridge structure further investigation will be required as to how these can be removed safely without causing any damage to the original built fabric. The Councils Architectural Conservation Officer has sought further advice and is currently agreeing the further engagement of the Conservation Engineer in this regard. Once a Schedule of Works and Method Statement has been agreed with the Conservation Engineer and Councils Architectural Conservation Officer, she will then carry out the necessary procurement so that conservation contractors can be sought by tender.