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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

QUESTION NO.6

QUESTION: Councillor D. McManus

To ask the Chief Executive to inspect the condition of a pedestrian bridge from Dodder View Road into Bushy Park, located west of the new Dodder Greenway bridge, to arrange any repairs as necessary, and if a statement is available please?

REPLY:

The bridge in question crosses the Dodder River which forms the boundary between Dublin City Council and South Dublin County Council administrative areas, it leads from Dodder View Road into Bushy Park as described here.  The bridge which is maintained by South Dublin County Council has been recently inspected with regard to it's current condition and need for repairs and maintenance.  The bridge deck and handrails were all found to be in good condition and not in need of any immediate attention.  The bridge is located under the tree canopy and is likely to have a covering of leaves during the leaf fall season.  This matter will be referred to the Tymon operations depot for monitoring over the winter months, for the removal of fallen leaves as required.