Consideration for Public Absent Around Many Road Works

5th March 2006, Press Release

Deputy Catherine Murphy has said while everyone expects disruption where there is development taking place, the obvious lack of consideration and management around many construction sites in Kildare is a cause for concern and is putting the public at risk.

With heightened levels of development taking place in the County, the Council need to fully use the powers available to them to fine developers who don’t clean roads and footpaths surrounding their developments. They are making life a torture for both pedestrians and road users according to the Deputy.

“I am receiving daily complaints about this and am passing them on to the Council for action” Places like Abbey Park in Clane is currently under siege from neighbouring developments with no obvious regard for either pedestrians or road users by those carrying out the construction. Lack of information or reassurance that damage will be rectified following the development is adding to the chorus of complaints. There are several locations such as Easton Road in Leixlip where there are multiple developments taking place, often one developer will blame the other for the mess, things generally improve for a little while following complaints. It is clear stronger and more consistent action is needed.

 

Where extensive road works are underway it is critical a management plan is in place with the local community being centrally considered Straffan is an obvious example where disruption to the community is extensive. The major Bridge Project in Leixlip is in marked contrast where disruption is being kept to a minimum, a plan to minimise disruption was part of the process this is really appreciated now by the local community who are complimenting the work, it demonstrates how things can be done.

The Ryder cup has clearly meant many projects have commenced with a view to completion before September however this is taking it toll, the Council must insist developers clean up after them and must plan for minimising disruption where new infrastructure is being provided.

ENDS

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