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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 14, 2022

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor K. Mahon

Can the Dept. please update on how Councillors make submissions on NTA schemes such as The Tallaght to Knocklyon Active Travel Scheme? Can submissions on these projects be made directly to the NTA? 

REPLY:

The Tallaght to Knocklyon scheme is a Council led project to encourage modal shift in the Tallaght and Knocklyon area through the provision of improved active travel measures. The scheme will also incorporate public realm improvements and local greening where possible. In addition to the main works, links will be provided to key trip generators such as schools, recreational facilities, and residential areas.
As a key component of Cycle South Dublin, and through connections to other schemes under the programme, the Tallaght to Knocklyon scheme will be critical in providing a network of high-quality, safe, inclusive active travel measures in this part of the county.
The NTA will provide funding to design and deliver the project. The Council has appointed a design team and are currently exploring early options. These will be discussed with local Cllrs in due course and there will be public consultation on the three sections of the scheme: Old Bawn; Firhouse Road; and Knocklyon at the appropriate time.