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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

MOTION NO.17

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

This committee seeks an update from the CE on the two agreed permeability projects at Esker Embankment and Paddocks/Hillcrest. While necessary discussions have taken place over the years, it is now time for more action. The report should provide progress to date, details of NTA funding commitments, and a plan for effective public engagement to ensure a pro-ductive and inclusive process. A firm commitment is needed to drive these projects forward without further delays, as they are essential for improving safety and connectivity in our community.

REPORT:

Part 1; With respect to the Castle Riada / Moyglas embankment (Esker) potential permeability link:

The first stage will be to liaise with local representatives to exchange views on the form of the proposed link and the degree of permeability to be included. A briefing meeting with the Members of the ACM is being arranged to discuss this issue. It is then planned to initiate a Non-Statutory consultation for a potential permeability scheme in May this year. The NTA has provided €25,000 in 2025 to fund this consultation and the development of the outline design of this potential scheme. This scheme would provide an active travel route between Griffeen Road and the R136 which would incorporate permeability links to the Castle Riada and Moy Glás estates.

Following this consultation, if there is a reasonable level of consensus and agreement that such a project is desirable and acceptable, then we would commence the development of proposals to bring the project through the Part 8 process this year. If that process is successful, then funding for the detailed design and construction of the project will be sought from the NTA in 2026. As part of that funding application, an assessment will be carried out on the costs vs. benefit for the scheme which will be largely linked to the anticipated degree to which active travel users will be attracted to the route i.e. the degree of permeability that will be provided and is acceptable to all parties.

Part 2; With respect to a potential Paddocks / Hillcrest permeability link:

From an engineering and cost perspective, an accessible link between the Paddocks and Hillcrest would be relatively straight forward. However, this would require consensus from residents in both areas, prior to any detailed design being undertaken. Additionally, the Paddocks development is not taken in charge so any link would require agreement with the landowner / management or undertaken following a TIC process.