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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

QUESTION NO. 5

QUESTION: Councillor D. Looney

To ask the Chief Executive, in the interests of public amenity and environmental sustainability, to ensure the prompt installation of public water fountains in South Dublin County in areas including parks, villages and other suitable locations, and to make a statement on the matter.

REPLY:

The Council's Public Realm Section has identified a total of 8 locations including public parks where it is proposed to install public water founatins.  The projected costs of procuring these items is such that it was deemed necessary to run a tender process to ensure compliance with public procurement guidelines.  The closing date for receipt of tenders was Thursday April 18th.  A total of 4 tenders were received and these are now being assessed and evaluated.  It is expected that the tender evaluation process will be completed by the end of April and a contract then awarded for the supply and installation of the water fountains.