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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE/FIRHOUSE/BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor P. Kearns

That this committee calls on the manger to address the ongoing maintenance issues with the Orwell roundabout and takes on board the suggestions made several months ago in relation to it's redesign.

 

REPORT:

The efforts to address the issues relating to maintenance and development of plants on the Orwell roundabout have not been successful. The Council has now revised it's approach to the roundabout. The proposal now is to remove the pebble in the outer circle and the remaining ivies growing in the two internal circles and grass both areas.  The existing bulbs will be retained as much as possible. This work will take place by Spring 2020.  In future years, the grass area will be planted with bulbs to provide a greater seasonal impact. 

The inner section of the roundabout will be weeded and planted with low growing pollinator friendly plants to provide a ground cover which will lessen the growth of weeds. This will also allow the trees and shrubs to grow in this area providing a year round seasonal impact.