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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor L. McCrave

To ask the Chief Executive the number of small holed metal/iron bridges in SDCC Parks. In particular in Tymon Park, would you consider changing the surfaces of these bridges as injuries to animals are occurring.

REPORT:

Over the years the Councils Park bridges have been changed from wooden surface to metal as people were reporting they were slipping on them. The bridges described as small-holed metal/iron bridges is a perforated metal footbridge. The perforated metal footbridge surface was selected as it is slip resistant relatively light, alternatives like concrete or macadam are too heavy and would compromise the stability of the bridge. The perforations allow rainwater to drain through the bridge, reducing the risk of icy conditions during cold weather, thus enhancing pedestrian safety. The Council has no plans to change the bridge surfaces but will continue to explore alternative surface options. Within Tymon Park there is 7 bridges, 5 are macadam, 1 concrete and 1 is a perforated metal footbridge. The perforated metal footbridge bridge is due to be replaced as part of the Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme.