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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 26, 2024

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor T. Costello

"To ask the Manager is there an update on the timeline of when the historic bridge will be rebuilt on the Sean Walsh Park age friendly housing site?"

REPLY:

A committment was given to explore options for reincorporating the bridge structure within The Weir housing development at Whitestown Way.  The consultant architect for the project in assocation with Cluid Housing, gave a detailed presentation to members of the committee 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 now substantially complete with tenanting to commence in Q1 2024.