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Part of new Cork-Kerry road could open early
Kerry Fine Gael TD and Deputy Government Chief Whip, Brendan Griffin, has received positive indications that part of the new N22 Cork-Kerry road could open early.
In response to Deputy Griffin’s latest Dáil question, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) said that overlay work has commenced on the eastern section of the scheme, which bypasses Macroom town, and that discussions are currently ongoing between the contract parties regarding certain sections of the scheme that may open to the public early.
TII told Deputy Griffin that the N22 Baile Bhuirne to Macroom Road Development commenced construction in January 2020 and significant progress has been made, with overall construction works about 75% complete at end of May. TII said that this comprises structures that are c.90% complete, earthworks that are c.83% complete and pavement works that are c.15% complete, with various works such as installation of crush and environmental barriers, signage and drainage also progressing.
Deputy Griffin was told that the blasting of rock cut near the western tie-in, where approximately 500,000m3 of rock is being extracted, is nearing completion and that processed rock material is being hauled across the Bohill Bridge and the new bridge crossing of the existing N22 at Cúil na Cathrach, to create road embankments in the low-lying middle section of the road, adjacent to the River Sullane.
TII said that while discussions are currently ongoing between the contract parties regarding certain sections of the scheme that may open to the public early, there remains one overall completion date for the 22km scheme, and that based on current progress, it is anticipated that the scheme will be completed in Quarter 4 of 2023.
Deputy Griffin was told that the eastern section of the scheme, which bypasses the town of Macroom, is the most advanced section, where the laying of mainline road pavement recently commenced.
Deputy Griffin, who is a long-time campaigner for the new Cork-Kerry road, is welcoming the rapid progress on the project and is calling on TII to do everything possible to open the Macroom Town bypass element of the project before the end of the current year.
No firm timeframe for St Finan’s masterplan
There is still no guaranteed timeline for the redevelopment of the St Finan’s site in Killarney, despite ongoing work between Kerry County Council, the HSE, and the Land Development Agency (LDA).
The issue was raised at a recent Killarney Municipal District meeting by Councillor Maura Healy-Rae, who asked the council for an update on its engagement with the Department of Housing, the LDA, and the HSE regarding the future of the prominent landbank.
Responding to the query, a senior council official confirmed that while Kerry County Council, the HSE, and the LDA are jointly developing a masterplan and infrastructure delivery strategy for the site, progress remains contingent on support.
The official stated that a funding application has been submitted to progress the masterplan and that background work is currently ongoing.
Litter bins were previously removed from Lower New Street in Killarney due to ongoing issues with people using public bins to dispose of household waste.
The matter was raised at the Killarney Municipal District meeting by Councillor Martin Grady, who called for additional litter bins to be installed along Lower New Street, specifically along the stretch from Christy Healy’s shop to Presentation Secondary School, citing a lack of disposal facilities in the area.
In response, Kerry County Council confirmed that while bins had been taken away due to inappropriate domestic waste dumping, a litter bin will now be reinstated on a six-month trial basis.
Council officials stated they will closely monitor usage over the trial period to evaluate its effectiveness and ensure it is used properly.
Litter bins to return to New Street
Litter bins were previously removed from Lower New Street in Killarney due to ongoing issues with people using public bins to dispose of household waste.
The matter was raised at the Killarney Municipal District meeting by Councillor Martin Grady, who called for additional litter bins to be installed along Lower New Street, specifically along the stretch from Christy Healy’s shop to Presentation Secondary School, citing a lack of disposal facilities in the area.
In response, Kerry County Council confirmed that while bins had been taken away due to inappropriate domestic waste dumping, a litter bin will now be reinstated on a six-month trial basis.
Council officials stated they will closely monitor usage over the trial period to evaluate its effectiveness and ensure it is used properly.
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