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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor E. Murphy

"To ask the Chief Executive to please provide an update on the progress of the Programme of Works for Rathfarnham Templeogue Terenure which was present to the Area Committee previously in 2018?"

REPLY:

A summary of the current position on public realm improvement works schemes in the Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure area for 2018 is as set out below.

RATHFARNHAM TEMPLEOGUE TERENURE AREA

 

Ellensborough Estate

Install railing on top of boundary wall at Ellensborough Lawn

Tender process completed, awaiting confirmation of start date from contractor

Rushbrook entrance to Tymon Park

Automate main entrance to Tymon Park

Proposal received from the Council's gate automation contractor.  Application for connection to power supply has been submitted.

Dolly's Field, Moyville Estate

Construct perimeter footpath

Not yet commenced, preparation of sub-base due to start during week commencing 10 Sept.  Tender process has been completed for footpath surfacing works.

Beechfield Park

Carry out improvements to tennis and basketball courts.

Not yet commenced

Park Avenue to Grange manor

Plant hedging along boundary wall

Will take place during the planting season in November/December.

Knocklyon Park

Construct remaining length of footpath to create looped walk

Not yet commenced, preparation of sub-base due to start during week commencing 10 Sept.  Tender process has been completed for footpath surfacing works.

Wellington Lane to Glendown Estate

Install public lighting scheme on walkway along the Poddle river

Scheme is being progressed by the Council's Public Lighting Section.

Tymon Park

Carry out improvements to the dog run

Drainage works and relocation of entrance gate are both completed.

Wainsfort Manor Crescent / Green

Provide tarmac surface to existing gravel path across the green space

Tender process completed for surfacing works.  These will take place on this and other footpath schemes in October/November.