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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Thursday, January 23, 2020

MOTION NO.34

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty, Councillor L. O'Toole, Councillor F. Timmons, Councillor Alan Edge

Tallaght LAP Special Meeting

Re. 3.3 Poddle uplift

That the return of Poddle waterway to the surface be prioritised given the benefits in terms of sense of place, heritage and the environment. 

REPORT:

The Planning Authority is supportive of uplifting the Poddle and the recommended Chief Executive amendments proposes to “Explore the feasibility of uplifting the Uplift of River Poddle and incorporating into public realm, open space and green/blue infrastructure asset strategies as part of proposals for development.”

The exact location of the Poddle, which is believed to traverse Cookstown/The Centre underground, needs to be established having regard to multiple landownerships in the area. It is considered that the proposal to uplift the Poddle would be most practically achieved through the development management process as sites come forward for development.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.