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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

MOTION NO. 3

MOTION: Councillor William Joseph Carey

"That this Committee acknowledges the disappointment of local residents of the incomplete nature of the boundary wall around St. Cuthbert's Park and requests that the Council outline detailed plans for the securing of the perimeter adjoining St. Cuthbert's Park with Lindisfarne and Melrose Estate. This committee further acknowledges the quality of workmanship of the stone wall that has so far been completed and commends those involved in the design and planning of the works to date."

REPORT:

The stone walls form part of the contract for the housing development to the south side of St. Cuthbert’s Park.  The funding approved provided for stone walls in front of the housing and excluded any other locations. Prior to construction the ESB/HSA were consulted on the overall design to ensure that the proposed development complied with the Code of Practice on Overhead Electricity Lines in Construction, due to the close proximity of overhead high voltage lines. The HSA has approved a Code of Practice on Overhead Electricity Lines in Construction, published by ESB Networks .The ESB consultation resulted in minor alterations to the layout to ensure Regulatory compliance, and the omission of a section of stone wall in close proximity to the overhead cables. The extent of stone wall omitted due to this restriction was used to construct walls around the edge of the park to the existing housing. 

No further funds are available from the project budget to carry out work on providing stone walls to the park. 

Public Realm have been consulted on the future provision of a stone wall to St. Cuthbert’s Park. The details of the stone walls, and current extent have been shared with Public Realm. The extent of perimeter is extensive and Public Realm have confirmed that they will consider the construction of stone walls around the park in forthcoming budgets, subject to funding, and any restrictions required near the high voltage cables.