COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

MOTION NO. 22

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

"That this Committee gets an update on Irish Water works in Rathcoole Park and an update on the negotiations between the Council and Irish Water on compensation which would be ringfenced for works within the park." 

REPORT:

Irish Water is installing a strategic watermain between Peamount Reservoir and Saggart Reservoir to improve the resilience of the supply of water to the Greater Dublin Area.   Works commenced on site as of 26th June 2018 and to date 850 metres laid of the 7km pipeline and on programme.

As part of these works the strategic watermain will extend through Rathcoole Park and the project has entered the Rathcoole Park lands as of Monday 1st October. Fencing of the park has been ongoing over the last week with alternative pedestrian management routes being installed as agreed with this Council.

Excavation works for the construction of the tunnel shaft are programmed to commence on Monday 15th October (in Rathcoole Park)

At present, estimated completion of pipeline activity works is on target for October 2019.   

As these predetermined works will have an impact on the park users, sporting clubs and park maintenance staff, a Compulsory Purchase Order was made which allowed Irish Water to take possession of the land required to carry out these works for the common good, subject to compensation.

Irish Water has submitted a compensation offer to South Dublin County Council which is under review currently in collaboration with the Chief Valuer's office who provides a comprehensive valuation and property advice service to the Council.

Deliberation in relation to the CPO claim relate to: