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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor Shane Moynihan

To ask the Chief Executive to undertake a minor programme of works in Cluain Rí Park on Ballyowen Lane, including repair and strengthening of the entrance gate, slants to be placed on adjacent junction boxes on the R136 and public lighting in the park.

REPORT:

Cluain Rí Park has undergone significant works over the winter period which included litter picking and removal of dumping, tree thinning, shrub pruning and flailing of brambles/hedges. There are 2 pedestrian entrances and one vehicle entrance to the park. Both pedestrian entrances are in good condition and do not require strengthening. The vehicle entrance consists of a swing barrier. The receiving post for the barrier is a little loose in the ground but apart from this the barrier is in good condition. Arrangement are currently in hand to have the post secured.

Lighting in parks and open spaces has only been provided where there are short links between residential areas.  It is not considered safe to provide lighting in large parks since persons could find themselves in a secluded area of a park and vulnerable to anti-social elements who would be attracted by the public lighting.  As there are no short links within Cluain Rí Park there are no proposals to install lighting.

A request to install slants on the 3 utility boxes on the R136 will be made to the owners of the boxes in question.