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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE/FIRHOUSE/BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

MOTION NO. 4

MOTION: Councillor E. Murphy

That the the Chief Executive please provide an updated Programme of Works for the Public Realm section for the area covered by this ACM and timescales for all works.

REPORT:

Below is an update on the current status of the approved list of improvement works schemes for the Rathfarnham ACM area in 2019.  Of the 16 schemes listed half are footpath construction schemes some of which are underway, some not yet commenced and one is completed.  The tendering for the laying of the finished surface to these new paths has been completed and a contract has been awarded.  Once the preparation of the sub-base by Council staff is completed the contractor will be able to go on site to lay the finished surface.    Two other schemes required that a tender for provision and installation of fencing and railings be carried out, this tender process has also been completed and a contract awarded and these works are expected to commence in the coming weeks.  A further two schemes involve planting predominantly and these will be carried out during the planting season commencing from the start of November.

Location Description of works Status at 6.9.'19 Comment
Fonthill/ Willbrook green space Install perimeter pathway Not yet commenced Works due to commence October 15. 
Whitechurch open space Install partial perimeter pathway Completed Works carried out in conjunction with playspace installation
Woodstown and Stocking Lane Construct path linking Woodstown estate and Stocking Lane, creating a new pedestrian access Excavation and sub-base completed. Awaiting final surface. Tender process for surfacing works completed
Ballycragh Park Playspace Repair fencing around playspace 80 % Complete.  Due for completion mid September playspace.
St Joseph’s Road Area Construction of tree pits and planting of trees Not yet commenced. Design underway
Orwell Open space Install perimeter path Not yet commenced. Due to commence on Sept 16.
Coolamber Park Surface footpath from Coolamber Park to St Colmcille’s School Not yet commenced.  Due to commence on Sept 23.
Tymon Park Surface footpaths in Limekiln carpark Not yet commenced. Due to commence October 15.
Tymon Park Replace wooden sleepers and landscape area at Wellington entrance Not yet commenced. Works to be done in November / December planting season.
Aranleigh Grange Downs Resurface footpath between Aranleigh Dell and Grange Downs and install accessibility ramp Not yet commenced. Works due to commence Sept 23.
Rathfarnham Village Upgrade the Anne Devlin flower bed Not yet commenced Works dueto be done in November / December planting season.
Firhouse village Upgrade village park, installation of accessible planters Nearing completion. Due for completion end September.
Greentrees Park (8 acres) Construct perimeter pathway Not yet commenced. Works due to commence October 1st.
Knocklyon Woods Construct footpath from Knocklyon Woods to the Firhouse Road Excavation and sub-base completed. Awaiting final surface. Tender process for surfacing works completed
Wainsfort Grove/ College Drive Complete fencing around open space Not yet commenced Tender process completed
Beechfield playground Erect fencing around playground Not yet commenced Tender process completed