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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 13

MOTION: Councillor Derren Ó Brádaigh

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report for discussion on the ongoing issues with roof leaks at properties in Foxdene Avenue, Meile Rí, Buirg an Rí and Tor an Rí that are the subject of continued investigation and to outline if the council are working on finding a long term solution to the ongoing problems, to include any budget allocated amount for this work and when will the works be carried out.

REPORT:

The Housing Maintenance Section have undertaken investigations relating to roof leaks in a number of properties in the Balgaddy Area detailed below: 

Foxdene Avenue

Roof leaks have been detected in a number of apartment units.  An initial investigation, involving an aerial platform, has identified a number of roofing issues that warrant further investigation.  Due to the nature of the issues identified and likely works involved, a full survey of the property will commence in the coming 2-3 weeks. As part of the survey, attic and wall spaces will be opened to ascertain the full scope of the works involved.  External consultancy services will also be sought.  Results of the survey are expected in the next 6 weeks. 

Buirg an Rí, Meile an Rí and Tor an Rí

Roof leaks have been reported from a number of flat roof/terrace areas.  Over the years a number of remedial repairs have been carried out to varying success.  The Council has engaged a contractor to carry out extensive investigations and repair for one of the properties.  Works are expected to commence in the coming 3-4weeks.  This will involve stripping the roofing membrane and insulation to the original structure and then reconstruct.  The findings from the investigation and repair will be used as a template to determine the appropriate action for the remaining flat roof/terraced areas.

The Council will inform the members of progress on the roof repairs as part of the Balgaddy quaterly update to the elected members.