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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

MOTION NO. 10

MOTION: Councillor M. Johansson

That the Chief Executive look at widening the footpaths on Station Rd, particularly near Palmerstown Woods and Palmerstown Way, and examine if the hedges can be trimmed on a regular basis to provide more space.

REPORT:

The footpath on Station Road is 1.5m wide and this is considered adequate for this location. However, some soil and overgrowth have encroached on the back of the path causing a local narrowing in places. The Area Engineer will be requested to arrange for a clean up of this to restore the full path width.

Station Road is included on the annual hedge cutting programme. This work is prohibited by the Wildlife Act between the months of March and August Incl. Local trimming can be carried out however if sightlines are obstructed or where overgrowth is causing a potential safety hazard.