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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

MOTION NO. 10

MOTION: Councillor B. Bonner

"That this area committee calls for the replacement of litter bins at locations where they have been removed in the Clondalkin area and that bins would be installed in areas of need such as at bus stops.  Examples of locations below would not be an exhaustive list. 

New Road, Clondalkin.  Bus stop adjacent to the Church

Bus stop at the Ninth Lock Road

At the junction of Nangor Road and Sally Park (laneway to swimming pool)

In Clondalkin Park, adjacent to the skatepark and car park

Bin at Tesco, Convent Road,  to be moved back closer to the bus stop"

REPORT:

The provision of bins is undertaken in accordance with the Litter Bin Replacement Protocol as set out in the Litter Management Plan 2015-2019. Bins are generally removed from existing locations to facilitate works taking place in the area or in the event that they are damaged. Every effort is made to replace bins that are removed. In some instances locations become unsuitable as a result of the works and replacing the bin is not possible. Set out below is an update on each location identified in the Motion.

New Road, Clondalkin.  Bus stop adjacent to the Church: There is a bin already in place at the bus stop adjacent to the Church on New Road. An additional bin will be provided on the opposite side of the road to facilitate pupils from Coláiste Bríde School. The bin will be located at bus stop No 2173 between the houses known as St Marys and St Brigid’s.

Bus stop at the Ninth Lock Road: A bin will be provided at bus stop No 2115 on Ninth Lock Road opposite the Texaco Filling Station.

At the junction of Nangor Road and Sally Park (laneway to swimming pool): This area has been inspected on a number of occasions and there is not a significant litter issue present to warrant the installation of a bin. The area is currently included as part of the handcart route and there are no current proposals to install a bin at this location.

In Clondalkin Park, adjacent to the skate-park and car park: There are two bins in the skate-park and third bin located between the skate-park and the Leisure centre. It is acknowledged that the skate-park bins are not readily accessible to all park users and it is therefore proposed to provide an additional bin at the intersection where the car park and skate-park paths meet.

Bin at Tesco, Convent Road, to be moved back closer to the bus stop": When the bin on the footpath outside Tesco on Convent Road was situated close to the bus stop, it was being subjected to constant interference in the form of people rocking against it while waiting for buses. This persistent rocking resulted in the bolts becoming loose in the ground and necessitated its removal on a number of occasions. It was not possible to retain the bin at this location on a permanent basis and it was subsequently relocated to the opposite side of the pedestrian entrance to the Tesco car park. This location is approximately 15 meters from the bus stop. Since installation, the bin has not been interfered with. There are no current proposals to relocate this bin again.

An order has been issued for the purchase of the 3 bins identified above. Delivery of the bins is expected in August. Installation will commence shortly after they are received.