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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/FONTHILL AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor E. O'Brien

To ask the Chief Executive to report on progress in relation to the various Lucan and Palmerstown "300K Have Your Say" projects and in particular to outline projected completion dates for each project.

REPLY:

In relation to the outstanding projects from €300k Have Your Say for the Lucan and Palmerstown area from the last update given.

Multi-Games Wall

Works have now been completed and an official opening will be arranged as soon as it possible. Access to the multi-games wall is currently closed due to the COVID-19 situation and in line with government guidance.

King John's Bridge Conservation Works

During 2019 a number of treatments were injected into the sycamore roots which started the initial decay, however further assessment during May/June 2019 concluded that a further two injections were required. Unfortunately, due to the large sycamore roots and the impact they are having on the bridge structure remedial repair and conservation works have not been achievable to date.

A further assessment of the roots was carried out at the end of September by the Consultant Conservation Engineer and the Councils Architectural Conservation Officer it was decided that another injection was needed, this was planned for the end of October 2019. However due to bad weather conditions at the time, the specialist botanist was unable to complete a treatment. It was decided at the time it was beneficial to wait until early spring to assess the roots and to identify any new sycamore growth for additional treatment.

The Councils Architectural Conservation Officer and Consultant Conservation Engineer had agreed to meet in March to carry out a full inspection of the site and discuss how best to progress this project and agree on an appropriate schedule of works, which will depend on the rate of root decay. This has been delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis. When possible, a programme of works will be agreed and completed with conservation repair works programmed.

Feasibility Study for the Restoration of Silver Bridge

The feasibility study for the Guinness/Silver Bridge has been completed by CORA Consulting Engineers and members from CORA were due to present to elected members at area committee before the COVID-19 restrictions were put in place. The Council are consulting with CORA on how best this can be delivered while physical distancing remains in place.