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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

MOTION NO. 12

MOTION: Councillor Yvonne Collins

That the wildflower area along the Grange Greenway linking Grange Road and Grange Downs be cleared, weeded, and planted with wildflowers. At the moment there are no wildflowers here, the grass is covered in weeds and the area has become very unsightly

REPORT:

The wildflower margin along the Grange Road to Grange Downs cycle track and walkway has been examined with regard to the maintenance work which is required there.  The margin has become populated with certain weeds that are unsightly such as nettles and dockings and it is proposed that these will be removed.  The area also requires removal of some debris and the placing of some additional soil in certain areas.  The area also needs to be cut back and overseeded and this will be done in the spring. Consideration is being given to more regular cutting of the area as this would assist in keeping the unsightly weeds under control.