COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

MOTION NO. 18

MOTION: Councillor E. O'Brien

That this Area Committee ask the Chief Executive if the current programme of creating art on electricity sub stations and other infrastructure could be extended to smaller items located certain areas such as litter bins.

REPORT:

In 2018, as part of the initial phase of the pilot (South) Dublin Canvas project, 48 traffic light boxes across the six electoral areas (8 in each) were specifically identified to exhibit high quality, creative artwork to the public as they make perfect canvases to showcase community art as they are always naturally located in high footfall – high traffic areas.

It is believed that the artwork can be enjoyed by pedestrians, cyclist and motorists as they wait for the traffic light to change.

All boxes identified as part of the project required the consideration of the following:

• Suitability of traffic light control boxes for artwork
• H & S for Artists in carrying out the work
• Sightline reasons
• High footfall/high traffic areas
• visual littering

As this project continues to be roles out in 2019 a further 48 traffic light boxes will be identified for Phase 2 of the project in adherence with the above criteria.

Following the completion of the 2019 phase of the project the inclusion of smaller items such as litter bins may be explored giving due regard to and in adherence with the above considerations and budgets.