COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 28, 2022

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor K. Mahon

'Can the dept. please update on The Tallaght to Knocklyon Active Travel Scheme and advise on how Councillors make submissions to this scheme and other similar NTA schemes? 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.

Those consultations and the consultations on all NTA funded schemes, will seek submissions to SDCC via our consultation portal, submissions should not be made to the NTA.