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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, April 25, 2022

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the CEO to update the Committee on plans to restore the bridge at the Weir Housing development and in reporting will he also confirm the schedule now being followed in respect of the development and make a statement?"

REPLY:

A committment was given to explore options for reincorporating the bridge structure within The Weir housing development at Whitestown Way and at a recent briefing for members of this Commitee in association with Clúid Housing, the consultant architects for the project gave a detailed presentation setting out the rationale and options available for this work. This presentation was also circulated to Commitee members who were unable to attend the meeting.

The proposal, which was agreed by the Commitee members at the meeting, provides for an arched stone wall planter and seat in the same area of the site as the original bridge wall and incorporating the sensitive re-use of the original material.  This will be a prominent feature in the new development, providing acknowledgement and appreciation including the arch design, a plaque containing historical information on the bridge and adjacent dark paving to mark the original location. 

The Weir housing development is currently under construction and is projected for completion in Q1 2023.