COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS
Thursday, January 23, 2020
MOTION NO.46
MOTION: Councillor M. Duff
That this Council calls on the Manager to ensure that a formal connector route is regarded in the Tallaght Town Centre Local Area Plan, to include pedestrian and cycle lanes, with effective signage, between the new Transport Hub, the LUAS terminus and the start of the Dublin Mountain Way at Sean Walsh Park.
REPORT:
Section 2.2 of the proposed LAP provides for the development of a transport hub in Tallaght Town Centre which facilitates ease of access for residents, workers, shoppers and visitors to all public transport services and facilitates seamless interchange between all bus services; between bus services and Luas; and between cycling, bus and Luas.
The plan also provides for cycle and pedestrian routes which facilitate ease of access across the N81 between the Town Centre and Sean Walsh Park, surrounding residential areas, The Stadium and ultimately the Dublin Mountains. Detailed works will follow from these stated objectives of the plan and will require the collaboration of a number of national agencies (NTA and TII), private developers and the Council.
Attention is drawn to Section 4.3 (Tourism) of the Draft LAP which includes the following:
- It is a policy of Council to improve connections between the Town Centre and proximate amenities such as the Dublin Mountains and the Dodder Valley. The proximity of the Dublin Mountains, the historic value of the old village and the budding Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) in Tallaght present significant opportunities for the future tourism potential of the area.
It should be noted that the Roads Department are due to prepare a signage strategy for the county, which will assist in enhancing wayfinding in the Tallaght area and will seek to improve permeability between the aforementioned destinations.
The requirements of the motion are provided for within the current proposed LAP and recommended chief executive amendments.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the motion be amended and adopted as follows:
Include a key objective for the Town Park (Section 3.9) as follows:
- Provide for trail-heads and/or markers of the beginning of the Dublin Mountains Way in Seán Walsh Park.