The Pedestrian Bridge which has been constructed over the N81 (Tallaght Bypass) at Priors Gate is due to open on Friday, 2nd November, 2007, according to information received by local Councillor, Joe Neville (FF).
In a reply to a query from Cllr Neville, an official of South Dublin County Council's Roads (Traffic and Transportation) department outlined the key dates in the construction of the bridge, which replaced an earlier structure which proved prone to bridge strikes from high vehicles.
· Bridge structure complete by Thursday, 25th October
· Waterproofing works (Starting from Priors Gate) to commence from Wednesday, 24th October (this work is weather dependent)
· Bridge available to be open to the Public from Friday, 2nd November
· Removal of temporary bridge to commence from Monday 5th November
The construction of the brudge caused controversy when residents complained that the temporary steel replacement was inaccessible to the elderly and the disabled.
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Sunday, October 28, 2007
Friday, February 02, 2007
Cllr Joe Neville questions Council on Tallaght items
A summary of recent items from the Joe Neville (FF) emailing list:
Pruning & Planting of Trees
South Dublin County Council will endeavour to deal with the pruning of a large bush reported at an area in Avonmore Park as part of the current Arboricultural Programme of pruning and planting which will be ongoing until March 2007.
It is planned to give particular attention to the matter of tree planting and pruning in the New Bawn / Seskin View area under the 2007/08 Arboricultural Programme. A preliminary assessment of the area has identified a number of suitable sites for tree planting. Some locations where trees have previously been removed and thus perceived as “missing” may not automatically be suitable for replanting primarily for reasons of proximity to public lighting columns or other services or the resident may not wish to have a tree planted.
A more detailed assessment of the tree planting requirement in the area will be undertaken over the coming months and a list of proposed locations for planting will be presented to the Tallaght Area Committee as part of the 2007/08 Arboricultural Programme in the autumn.
Extensive replacement tree planting was carried out on the perimeter of the open space at Westpark, Tallaght, as part of the 2005-2006 Arboricultural programme for the area.
The further removal of overgrown and damaged poplar trees and the planting of new replacement trees at Westpark, is planned for this year’s programme and will be carried out before the end of March 2007.
Dodder Valley Park
The establishment of a Slí na Sláinte route through the Dodder Valley Park is being considered in association with the Irish Heart Foundation. Proposals when available will be presented to the Tallaght Area Committee. In the meantime, plans are in progress for the establishment during 2007 of a Slí na Sláinte route through Tymon Park.
The request for additional litter bins at the entrance to Dodder ValleyPark from Old Bawn Road has been examined by the engineer in charge of the [South Dublin County Council] cleansing section. The engineer reports that it is not possible to service litter bins at this location due to traffic flows in the area and the absence of a facility to allow the servicing vehicle to pull in off the main road and away from the flow of traffic. Unfortunately it is not possible to install new litter bins at the location in question for this reason.
Regarding the removal of graffiti on the boundary walls of Dodder Valley Park, the Litter Warden has been requested to inspect the graffiti in question and to make contact with the Old Bawn Residents Association as requested regarding this matter. The Litter Warden will offer any advice and assistance possible to the Association.
Drainage problems in Raheen, Maplewood & Springfield
The Council proposes to carry out an investigation into the main foul drainage system within the Raheen/Maplewood/Springfield area as early as possible in 2007. This investigation will involve CCTV survey of the mains and inspection of manholes throughout the area to establish the existence of any faults within the network.
There are a number of problems on private combined drains in the area inrelation to broadstraps which have become faulty over time and are causing blockages and these are currently being dealt with by the Drainage Maintenance Section and the householders involved.
Pruning & Planting of Trees
South Dublin County Council will endeavour to deal with the pruning of a large bush reported at an area in Avonmore Park as part of the current Arboricultural Programme of pruning and planting which will be ongoing until March 2007.
It is planned to give particular attention to the matter of tree planting and pruning in the New Bawn / Seskin View area under the 2007/08 Arboricultural Programme. A preliminary assessment of the area has identified a number of suitable sites for tree planting. Some locations where trees have previously been removed and thus perceived as “missing” may not automatically be suitable for replanting primarily for reasons of proximity to public lighting columns or other services or the resident may not wish to have a tree planted.
A more detailed assessment of the tree planting requirement in the area will be undertaken over the coming months and a list of proposed locations for planting will be presented to the Tallaght Area Committee as part of the 2007/08 Arboricultural Programme in the autumn.
Extensive replacement tree planting was carried out on the perimeter of the open space at Westpark, Tallaght, as part of the 2005-2006 Arboricultural programme for the area.
The further removal of overgrown and damaged poplar trees and the planting of new replacement trees at Westpark, is planned for this year’s programme and will be carried out before the end of March 2007.
Dodder Valley Park
The establishment of a Slí na Sláinte route through the Dodder Valley Park is being considered in association with the Irish Heart Foundation. Proposals when available will be presented to the Tallaght Area Committee. In the meantime, plans are in progress for the establishment during 2007 of a Slí na Sláinte route through Tymon Park.
The request for additional litter bins at the entrance to Dodder ValleyPark from Old Bawn Road has been examined by the engineer in charge of the [South Dublin County Council] cleansing section. The engineer reports that it is not possible to service litter bins at this location due to traffic flows in the area and the absence of a facility to allow the servicing vehicle to pull in off the main road and away from the flow of traffic. Unfortunately it is not possible to install new litter bins at the location in question for this reason.
Regarding the removal of graffiti on the boundary walls of Dodder Valley Park, the Litter Warden has been requested to inspect the graffiti in question and to make contact with the Old Bawn Residents Association as requested regarding this matter. The Litter Warden will offer any advice and assistance possible to the Association.
Drainage problems in Raheen, Maplewood & Springfield
The Council proposes to carry out an investigation into the main foul drainage system within the Raheen/Maplewood/Springfield area as early as possible in 2007. This investigation will involve CCTV survey of the mains and inspection of manholes throughout the area to establish the existence of any faults within the network.
There are a number of problems on private combined drains in the area inrelation to broadstraps which have become faulty over time and are causing blockages and these are currently being dealt with by the Drainage Maintenance Section and the householders involved.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Millbrook Lawns Health Centre: Works begin May 2007
According to a reply received by Cllr Joe Neville (FF) to a Councillor's question, South Dublin County Council expects construction work on the Millbrook Lawns Health Centre to begin in May 2007.
The centre, which was damaged by fire in 1998, has had both planning permission and HSE funding passed. In its bulletin to Cllr Neville, the Council stated:
"Funding has been made available in the HSE National Capital Plan 2006 – 2010 for the refurbishment of Millbrook Lawns Health Centre. The plan was formally approved by the Department of Health and Children in May 2006.
"Approval was received to seek tenders for re-instatement of and improvement works at the Health Centre and tenders will be sought on 31/01/07. These improvements will reflect the modern standards that are inherent in the Primary Care Strategy that is currently being rolled out nationally by the HSE.
"Some final issues need to be agreed with the local Parish Council before work can commence. Architects for both sides are meeting to resolve these matters.
"The target construction programme for this development, subject to consideration of tenders and finalisation of all outstanding matters is as follows:
- Return of Tenders 28/02/07
- Award of tenders 21/03/07
- Commencement of work on site May ‘07
- Completion of work in 3 phases to be fully completed by 30/05/’08."
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The centre, which was damaged by fire in 1998, has had both planning permission and HSE funding passed. In its bulletin to Cllr Neville, the Council stated:
"Funding has been made available in the HSE National Capital Plan 2006 – 2010 for the refurbishment of Millbrook Lawns Health Centre. The plan was formally approved by the Department of Health and Children in May 2006.
"Approval was received to seek tenders for re-instatement of and improvement works at the Health Centre and tenders will be sought on 31/01/07. These improvements will reflect the modern standards that are inherent in the Primary Care Strategy that is currently being rolled out nationally by the HSE.
"Some final issues need to be agreed with the local Parish Council before work can commence. Architects for both sides are meeting to resolve these matters.
"The target construction programme for this development, subject to consideration of tenders and finalisation of all outstanding matters is as follows:
- Return of Tenders 28/02/07
- Award of tenders 21/03/07
- Commencement of work on site May ‘07
- Completion of work in 3 phases to be fully completed by 30/05/’08."
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Joe Neville on the roads
Councillor Joe Neville (FF) has received several replies from the South Dublin County Council's Roads Department to questions about the DSW area:
- In regard to his request for the provision of a pedestrian crossing at the top of the opposite side (south bound) off ramp on the Knocklyon/M50 Interchange, Cllr Neville has been informed that a traffic count is being carried out at the location.
- Regarding Tallaght Village, it has been reported that traffic flows will be returned to their original configuration once works underway there have been completed. However, the traffic lights sequence on the N81/Old Bawn junction will be examined, especially the evening right-turn onto the Old Bawn Road from the N81.
- There are no plans to erect “No Parking of HGV’s" signs in Glenview Park Estate, as this matter was already dealt with by the erection of signage on all roads entering and exiting the County.
- The Bus-only exit adjacent to The Square cannot be modified to allow taxis to also use the exit. The mechanism which changes the traffic lights at this location to allow buses through cannot differentiate between taxis and private cars.
- The roundabout at Tallaght Hospital will be provided with new road markings once building works in the area are completed. It has been determined that the pedestrian lights in that vicinity are in the optimum position and will not be moved.
- Pedestrian light phasing at the Belgard Road/Embankment Road junction will be part of the 2007 works.
- The turn from Ballymount Road, Kingswood onto Belgard Road cannot be provided with a left filter lane due to insufficent room to create a left-turning lane in the road.
- Following problems with all-day parking by passengers on the nearby LUAS, Belgard Heights, the Heath and the View may get double-yellow lines subject to formal consultation with the Garda Commissioners Office. A yellow box is to be provided on the road at Kingswood View and the Old Belgard Road. There are no plans to change the existing island at Embankment Road/Kingswood, Luas Station, which is considered to be adequate.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Councillor Neville [FF] questions planning of Kingswood antennae
Councillor J. Neville submitted the following question to the County Manager at a meeting of Tallaght Area Committe 2 on Monday, November 27, 2006:
"To ask the Manager to outline the planning history if any, of the numerous antennae in the vicinity of Kingswood Shopping Centre and will the Manager confirm if the erection of such antennae is exempted development and on what legislative basis would they be considered such?"
REPLY
Planning application SD03A/INV11 was received on 24/01/2003 for retention of 2 GSM panel antennas, No. 1 transmission link dish mounted on a 3m steel support structure plus associated equipment container at UNIT 3, Kingswood Shopping Centre, Sylvan Drive, Dublin 24. The applicant was Irene Kavanagh - O2 Ireland , Lower Baggot Street.
On 31/01/2003 the application was invalidated as it was not in compliance with the requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001
Planning application SD03A/0156 was received from Barney O Hare at Unit 1, Kingswood Shopping Centre on 18/03/2003 for retention of Satelite signal receiving antennae to rear elevation, box type internally illuminated sign on gable and 2 no. posters/advertisements in front windows either side of entrance door.
On 07/05/2003 a decision was made to grant permission for retention. No appeal was lodged against this decision.
Planning application SD03A/0342 was Received on 29/05/2003 from Irene Kavanagh - O2 Ireland , Lower Baggot Street , for No. 2 GSM panel antennas, No. 1 transmission link dish mounted on a 3m steel support structure plus associated equipment container at Unit 3, Kingswood Shopping Centre, Sylvan Drive, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
On 18/06/2003 the application was deemed to be invalid as the site notice was found not to comply with the requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001.
Planning application SD03A/0463 was received on 04/07/2003 for permission for 2 No. GSM panel antennas, 1 No. transmission link dish mounted on a 3m steel support structure plus associated equipment container at Unit 3, Kingswood Shopping Centre, Sylvan Drive, Tallaght, Dublin 24. The application was submitted by Irene Kavanagh of O2 Ireland , Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.
On 28/08/2003 the Council refused permission for this proposal.
No appeal was lodged against this decision.
Under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, the erection of mobile telecommunication masts and antennae may be considered to be exempted development provided that certain Conditions and Limitations are complied with (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class 31 of the Regulations refers).
Notwithstanding the above exempted development Regulations, the erection of antennae on the Clocktower Public House is currently under investigation by Planning Enforcement. A Warning Letter dated 26th October 2006 pursuant to Section 152 of the Act was served on the owner/ occupier in this regard. However, the investigation will now be broadened to include an investigation into the status of all antennae erected at Kingswood Shopping Centre. The Councillor will be kept informed as this investigation progresses.
Information courtesy of Joe Neville's e-mailing list.
"To ask the Manager to outline the planning history if any, of the numerous antennae in the vicinity of Kingswood Shopping Centre and will the Manager confirm if the erection of such antennae is exempted development and on what legislative basis would they be considered such?"
REPLY
Planning application SD03A/INV11 was received on 24/01/2003 for retention of 2 GSM panel antennas, No. 1 transmission link dish mounted on a 3m steel support structure plus associated equipment container at UNIT 3, Kingswood Shopping Centre, Sylvan Drive, Dublin 24. The applicant was Irene Kavanagh - O2 Ireland , Lower Baggot Street.
On 31/01/2003 the application was invalidated as it was not in compliance with the requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001
Planning application SD03A/0156 was received from Barney O Hare at Unit 1, Kingswood Shopping Centre on 18/03/2003 for retention of Satelite signal receiving antennae to rear elevation, box type internally illuminated sign on gable and 2 no. posters/advertisements in front windows either side of entrance door.
On 07/05/2003 a decision was made to grant permission for retention. No appeal was lodged against this decision.
Planning application SD03A/0342 was Received on 29/05/2003 from Irene Kavanagh - O2 Ireland , Lower Baggot Street , for No. 2 GSM panel antennas, No. 1 transmission link dish mounted on a 3m steel support structure plus associated equipment container at Unit 3, Kingswood Shopping Centre, Sylvan Drive, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
On 18/06/2003 the application was deemed to be invalid as the site notice was found not to comply with the requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001.
Planning application SD03A/0463 was received on 04/07/2003 for permission for 2 No. GSM panel antennas, 1 No. transmission link dish mounted on a 3m steel support structure plus associated equipment container at Unit 3, Kingswood Shopping Centre, Sylvan Drive, Tallaght, Dublin 24. The application was submitted by Irene Kavanagh of O2 Ireland , Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.
On 28/08/2003 the Council refused permission for this proposal.
No appeal was lodged against this decision.
Under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, the erection of mobile telecommunication masts and antennae may be considered to be exempted development provided that certain Conditions and Limitations are complied with (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class 31 of the Regulations refers).
Notwithstanding the above exempted development Regulations, the erection of antennae on the Clocktower Public House is currently under investigation by Planning Enforcement. A Warning Letter dated 26th October 2006 pursuant to Section 152 of the Act was served on the owner/ occupier in this regard. However, the investigation will now be broadened to include an investigation into the status of all antennae erected at Kingswood Shopping Centre. The Councillor will be kept informed as this investigation progresses.
Information courtesy of Joe Neville's e-mailing list.
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