COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
MOTION NO. 10
MOTION: Councillor D. O'Brien
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee ask the Chief Executive for an updated on the recent site meeting that took place with the residents in Glenvale and for this report to include what work is planned to be done and the timeframe for the work to be completed.
REPORT:
An inspection was carried out on site on 24th October 2018. A number of items were identified for attention in the short term and these include the following:
- Prune self-seeded ash saplings on pedestrian lane leading to R136.
- Prune vegetation in vicinity of pedestrian barrier at R136.
- Remove bricks dumped at the base of hedge near estate entrance.
- Prune elder tree under lamp standard No 10.
These works will be undertaken in the current year.
The low wall in the lane was identified as a congregation point and the residents would like it removed. It was pointed out that the wall is a retaining wall and it would not be possible to remove it unless an alternative was found. The residents were advised that a new fence was being installed in Abbeywood Court in the vicinity of this location and this may have an impact on the use of the area. It was agreed to put the issue of the wall on hold pending the outcome of how the new fence impacted on the area. The fence was installed on 6th November.
There was vegetation encroaching on the public footpath from one of the properties on Newlands Road. This has been referred to the Roads Maintenance Section for their attention.
An examination of the open space boundary hedge on the east of the estate which boarders Newlands Road was carried out. The open space is lower than the public footpath running alongside the hedge and a number of gaps have been created in the hedge over the years. The provision of a fence is being examined for this location however it should be noted that the final decision is dependent on the feasibility of installation having regard to the high pressure gas pipeline which is present in the verge. Should it prove feasible, the provision of a boundary fence will be listed for consideration in the draft 2019 Public Realm Improvement Works Programme.