COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

MOTION NO.1

MOTION: Councillor S. Moynihan

That the Chief Executive writes to the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council to invite her to engage in a meaningful dialogue to bring the Silver Bridge into use, given the excellent conservation work that has been undertaken on that structure.

REPORT:

Fingal County Council is in regular contact with South Dublin County Council with regard the Silver Bridge at Palmerstown. Recently they have reported that ‘conservation works on the structure of the bridge to preserve and secure it are due for completion in the coming weeks. These works will not include reinstatement of a bridge deck; however, a structural appraisal allows for possible future installation of a 2m wide deck for pedestrian use within the steel structure. 

The feasibility of re-establishing a pedestrian link at this location will be progressed further upon completion. This will consist of further discussions with South Dublin County Council to establish if appropriate lands and access from both northern and southern sides of the bridge can be provided, further analysis on road safety issues, and cost planning. Subject to a satisfactory outcome on this feasibility, funding for any future works to provide a link will be sought and agreed prior to a public planning notice.’

Based on the above report, and the regular contact the Council has with Fingal, it is considered prudent to hold off on inviting the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council to discuss the matter of the bridge until such time as that council has completed their assessment.