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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

MOTION NO.19

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That the Chief Executive brings any further proposals for amending the elaborate and expensive plan for a boardwalk heading over the Lucan Road at Brookvale towards Dispensary Lane to the elected members for voting consideration following full public consultation, including an option to halt the plan in its entirety, in favour of a cheaper, conventional crossing, given the continued strong opposition to the unnecessary cutting down of a significant number of trees in Sarsfield Park.

REPORT:

The team will reach out for public comment on the proposed alterations to the approved Lucan Boardwalk, reducing the impact and costs of the boardwalk, expected in early 2025, once the documents are completed.

The current Lucan Road has narrow footpaths on each size which are too narrow for the amount of foot traffic from the local schools and community to the Village. With the improved connections planned in the Grand Canal to Lucan Urban Greenway, the reduced boardwalk will be the link of safe walking and cycling connecting Lucan Village to Griffeen Valley Park, 10+ schools, and other local amenities.