COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING
Thursday, June 17, 2021
MOTION NO.
MOTION: Councillor Alan Hayes
Chapter 7. P200-201. Sustainable Movement To change the proposed junction upgrade of Kennelsfort Road / R148 from table 7.6 "Medium to Long Term" into table 7.5 "Six-Year roads programme"
REPORT:
The motion seeks to move the proposed junction upgrade of Kennelsfort Road / R148 from Table 7.6 ‘Medium to Long Term Road Objectives’ into Table 7.5 ‘Six-Year Roads Programme’.
The Council recognises and supports that some expansion of the strategic road network is required to provide access to developing areas and to support the economic development of the County. However, the Council has been advised that there is currently no funding from the National Transport Authority (NTA) for this proposed junction upgrade at this time. Therefore, it is considered premature to identify such a proposal in Table 7.5 ‘Six Year Programme’. However, it should be noted that where the opportunity arises, proposals detailed in Table 7.6 ‘Medium to Long Term Road Objectives’ may be brought forward for construction at an earlier date, subject to funding being available.
It should also be noted that the delivery of any such infrastructure would require the agreement and funding from both NTA and TII.
Recommendation: It is recommended that this motion is not adopted