COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

QUESTION NO.3

QUESTION: Councillor E. Murphy

At the ACM in January the Public Realm programme for 2026 included an upgrade to the roundabout at Woodstown/ Ballycullen Road. Could the Council provide detail on the following please? 1. Can a drawing be provided on what is intended for the roundabout? 2. Provide a report on how the works will provide for safer crossings here 3. When are the works are likely to take place and the expected duration of the works?

REPLY:

South Dublin County Council intends to upgrade the roundabout at Woodstown / Ballycullen Road as part of the 2026 Public Realm Improvement Works Programme. The works will involve improved landscaping, including pollinator-friendly planting to enhance the appearance of the roundabout.

A detailed drawing is not available at this stage as a landscape contractor is currently being procured. Once appointed and the design is finalised, the layout will be shared with Elected Members.

The proposed works relate to landscaping only. In relation to the pedestrian crossings and the completion of the recent Active Travel Scheme it is proposed to improved delineation at the pedestrian central ghost islands on the Ballycullen Road arms of the roundabout, this may be flexi-bollards or bolt-down islands.

Subject to procurement, works are expected to take place after the bird nesting season, likely in Q3/Q4 2026, the duration of works will be confirmed once the contractor is in place.