COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

MOTION NO. 17

MOTION: Councillor S. O'Hara

"That this Area Committee: gets a detailed report on how SDCC are dealing with congested traffic issues and the disruption HGV's are causing to the village in Newcastle. • There are an excessive amount of large vehicles travelling through the village. I believe this is because of the Greenogue industrial estate. They are using our village as a shortcut to the N4. The road that the industrial estate is supposed to use, is a narrow winding country road. The drivers use our village as a shortcut because it is easier for them. We are suffering from environmental pollution, noise pollution, and safety issues because of this and the residents in the village are at breaking point. • It is very scary and intimidating to walk around the village when HGVS is traveling at speed. I have often had to move back and pull my child or pets out of the way for fear of them getting too close. • There are several speed bumps and uneven road on Main Street. When large vehicles travel through the village it is extremely noisy as they bang and rattle. We are constantly disturbed by the noise, especially at night, through the night, and early in the morning. My family has often been awoken by the banging of trucks at unreasonable times. • The amount of dirt on the footpaths is getting worse. One of the reasons this is happening is dirt spraying when large vehicles fly through the village."

REPORT:

South Dublin county Council intend to carry out a study on HGV movements through Newcastle Village shortly. To assist the executive in this undertaking SDCC request that Members submit details of when HGV movements are at their most frequent. This will assist us in directing out studies at the peak HGV traffic flow periods. We will follow this up with origin and destination studies for the HGV's in order for us to understand their route and the alternative routes that they may be avoiding or are not suitable for HGV traffic.

The information taken from these studies will inform the Executive and Scope a subsequent meeting with AGS aimed at developing a solution if required.

Finally, South Dublin County Council will be installing Ramps and Bus Cushions in Newcastle Village once post Covid related restrictions are removed and these may assist in restricting vehicle speed and volume.