COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

MOTION NO. 10

MOTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

That this Area Committee agrees that a temporary walkway should be created between the Lockview Road and the entrance to the Grand Canal Greenway opposite the Thomas Omar Lockhouse, adjacent to the Canal Extension housing building site before Winter, as the current path across the grass will become increasingly mucky. See attached photos of start and finish of proposed temporary walkway.

REPORT:

The option to provide temporary pedestrian access at this location, and at a number of alternative locations has been examined by the Council previously and deemed unfeasible for safety reasons. As there are two busy construction sites along this short stretch of road, any temporary footpath in this location would encourage pedestrians to cross at a point where construction traffic would present a significant safety risk.  

There is alternative access to the canal 200m to the east (Fonthill Road) or 400m to the west (across the green space) connecting to the canal.

118 homes are scheduled to be completed in Q4 2025, at which point the existing walkway that is currently contained within the construction site will be reopened.