PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES

SECTION 38 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1994

In accordance with the provisions of Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994,

Kildare County Council hereby gives notice of its intention of extending the:

 Double yellow lines/parking restrictions at Monasterevin Road and Lourdesville and the removal of a section of parking restrictions at Grey Abbey Road in Kildare Town

 Drawings showing the proposed works may be inspected during normal opening hours from Tuesday 21 May 2013 to Tuesday 18 June 2013 at the following locations:

 Kildare County Council                Roads, Transportation and Public Safety Department, Level 4, at the address below

 Kildare Library                                Kildare Town Centre

                                                            Claregate Street, Kildare Town

 and will also be available to view on Kildare County Council’s website at Roads and Transportation

 Representations relating to the above mentioned proposed works may be made in writing to the: Senior Executive Officer, Roads, Transportation and Public Safety Department, Level 4, at the address below.

The latest date for receipt of such representations is 12 noon on Wed 19 June 2013.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

ROADS ACT 1993

NOTICE OF DECISION

TriAthy Triathlon 2013

Kildare County Council hereby gives notice in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 that it will close:

 (1)  The R417 Carlow/Monasterevan road from its junction with the N78

       Athy/Kilcullen road at Athy to Maganey Crossroads

 from 8.30am to 8.00pm on Saturday 1 June 2013

 Alternative routes:  Traffic travelling north from Carlow towards Athy on the R417 (Carlow/Monasterevan road) will be diverted at Maganey Crossroads (The Three Counties). Diversions will be via the L4009 into Castledermot and onwards to Athy via the Athy/Castledermot road R418/N9. Traffic travelling south from Athy to Carlow will be diverted onto the Athy/Castledermot road R418/N9 to Castledermot and via the N9 to Carlow

And

 (2)  The Levitstown/Kilkea road for its entire length;

       The R418 Athy/Castledermot road between Kilkea and Castledermot

       NationalSchool;

       The Kilkea/Castledermot road between Mullaghcreelan and Castleroe

       West Cross;

       The Castleroe/Beaconstown road between Castleroe West Cross and

       Beaconstown Cross.

 from 8.30am to 3.00pm on Saturday 1 June 2013

 Alternative routes: Traffic travelling north from Castledermot to Athy will be diverted at The Square, Castledermot. Diversions will be via Hobartstown (on the N9) and run to Kilkea where traffic may rejoin the R418 Athy/Castledermot road to Athy. Traffic travelling south from Athy to Castledermot will be diverted at Kilkea towards Hobartstown (on the N9) and then southward to Castledermot.

 Please visit www.triathy.com for further information and to register for real-time SMS updates on road closures during the event. The closures are required to facilitate the Tri-Athy Triathlon 2013. Adequate signage will be in place as agreed with the Council and An Garda Síochána. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

Any inconvenience caused is regretted.

Planning and Development Regulations2001 – 2012 (Part 8)

Proposed Development of a Shared Pedestrian and Cycle Greenway Facility

Canal Harbour, Maynooth to the Kildare / Meath Boarder

 Pursuant to the requirement of the above legislation, notice is hereby given of the proposed construction of circa.16km of a shared pedestrian and cycle greenway facility along the towpath and lands adjacent to the Royal Canal from the Canal Harbour in the town of Maynooth to the Kildare/Meath border in the townland of Moyvalley. The proposed development, which is the subject of this Part 8, will include the following:

 a)  improvements to the existing towpath along the Royal Canal by providing a 3m wide cycleway and shared footway where available with a suitable surface  i.e. quarry dust, surface dressing or bituminous bound surfacing depending on local conditions for pedestrian and cyclist use;

 b) provision of access controls (pedestrian/cycle friendly gates), road markings, traffic calming, kerbing and implementation of one-way traffic yield system and associated signage at:

 1)     Kilmore Bridge (L-1000-0) which is included in the Record of Protected Structures

 c) 2 no.150mm duct along the full length of the greenway facility;

 d) provision of a toucan crossing at Shaw Bridge (R125) in Kilcock and a toucan crossing on the Harbour Street (R148) in Kilcock on approach to ShawBridge.

 e) provision of shared cycleway and footway adjacent to the R148 in Kilcock with associated works including high containment kerb, road markings, reduction in existing carriageway width to approximately 6.0m of the R148 Maynooth Road for a length of approximately 600 to 800m.   

 f) provision of 4m wide underpass at Moyvalley to provide a safe route for cyclists and pedestrians under the R148. The length of the proposed underpass is approximately 16m.  

 g) provision of a 3m wide underpass behind BaileysBridge abutment to provide a passage for cyclists and pedestrians.      

 The development will be located adjacent to the Royal Canal and at the above bridges/aqueducts etc.

 The development has been the subject of an Appropriate Assessment screening in accordance with Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) and the Planning and Development Acts 2000- 2012.

 Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during normal opening hours from Tuesday 21 May 2013 until Thursday 4 July 2013   at the following locations:

 (a)   Kildare County Council, Roads & Transport Department, Level 4 at the address below

(b)   Maynooth Library, Main Street, Maynooth

(c)   Kilcock Library, Butler’s Lane, Main Street, Kilcock

 Plans and particulars of the proposed development will also be available to view on Kildare County Council’s website at  Roads and Transportation 

 Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development would be situated, may be made in writing to:

Senior Executive Officer, Roads, Transport & Public Safety Department, Level 4, at the address below, on or before 12 noon on Friday 19 July 2013.

 Submissions should be headed;

 “Proposed Development of a Shared Pedestrian and Cycle Greenway Facility; Canal Harbour, Maynooth to the Kildare/Meath Boarder”

 All comments, including names and addresses of those making comments, submitted to the Council in regard to the proposed development, will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented to the monthly meeting of Kildare County Council.  Accordingly they will also be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

ROADS ACT 1993 

NOTICE OF DECISION

The Council gives notice in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 that it will close the following roads:

(a)       Main Street from Pound Street junction to the traffic lights at

           Captain’s Hill junction:

           On Saturday 1 June from 1.00pm to 10.00pm and

            Sunday 2 June from 1.00pm to 11.30pm.

(b)       Main Street car park from

           Saturday 1 June from 7.00am through to Monday 3 June at

           8.00pm.

 These closures are required to facilitate the 24th Annual Leixlip Festival from Thursday 30 May to Monday 3 June 2013.

Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times. Clear signage will be provided in all areas as agreed with An Garda Síochána.  Any inconvenience caused is regretted.

DRAFT MAYNOOTH LOCAL AREA PLAN 2013-2019

 Notice under Section 20 of the Planning and Development  Acts 2000-2011

Proposed Amendments that constitute Material Alterations to the

Draft Local Area Plan

Notice is hereby given that the Members of Kildare County Council, having considered the Draft Maynooth Local Area Plan and the Manager’s Report thereon in accordance with Section 20 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2011, have resolved that the Draft Local Area Plan be amended. The proposed amendments constitute a material alteration of the Draft Maynooth Local Area Plan 2013-2019. 

In accordance with Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, Article 14 of the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004-2011, and Article 6 of the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), Kildare County Council, having carried out screenings of the proposed amendments, has determined that Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA) are not required in respect of the proposed alterations.

Copies of the proposed amendments, SEA Screening Reports and AA Screening Reports on the proposed alterations, may be inspected at the locations listed below during the period of 4 weeks from Wednesday 15 May 2013 to Tuesday 11 June 2013 inclusive:

 Planning Office, Kildare County Council, Áras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare

Opening times: 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday

 Maynooth Branch Library, Main St., Maynooth

Opening times: Monday and Friday 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 1.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m. Wednesday 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

 And on the council’s website by clicking here Planning

Submissions or observations with respect only to the proposed amendments to the Draft Local Area Plan and/or the accompanying SEA Screening Reports and AA Screening Reports are invited from members of the public and other interested parties.  Submissions/observations must be made in writing to KildareCounty council within the prescribed period and will be taken into consideration by the council before the making of the Maynooth Local Area Plan 2013-2019.

 Submissions should be addressed to:

Mary Foley, Administrative Officer, Forward Planning Section, at the address below

or sent via email to: lapsubmissions@kildarecoco.ie.

 Faxed submissions will not be accepted.  Please use one medium only.

 NB: Please note that all submissions will be published on our website and personal information such as your address, phone number, email address should be listed on a separate sheet.

Note: Submissions or Observations should be received no later than 5.00. p.m. on Tuesday 11 June 2013.  Late submissions will not be considered.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED)

PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

2001- 2012 (PART 8)

Proposed Salt Barn at Machinery Yard, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Pursuant to the requirements of the above, notice is hereby given that Kildare County Council proposes the construction of a salt barn at Machinery Yard,  Newbridge, CountyKildare.

This scheme will provide appropriate storage for salt in the south of the County for the purpose of salting roads in severe weather conditions.  It will involve the construction of a barn of steel/concrete construction with a storage capacity of 1,331 tonnes. A concrete apron outside the salt barn will provide additional space for the storage of associated machinery and equipment. The overall size will be 16 metres long by 24 metres wide by 7.9 metres high at ridge level (including salt barn and covered storage areas). A concrete wash down area with all necessary drainage works shall also be completed as part of these works.

In accordance with S.I. 476, 2011 Section 250, Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2011 Kildare County Council has determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required.

Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during normal opening hours from Tuesday the 14 of May 2013 until Tuesday the 25 of June 2013 at the following locations:

Transportation Department:                               Level 4, at the address below

 Western Area Office:                                         Newbridge Industrial Estate, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

 Newbridge Town Library:                                  Athgarvan Road, Newbridge, County Kildare.

and will also be available to view on Kildare County Council’s website by clicking here Roads and Transportation

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the proposed development would be situated may be made in writing to:       

 Senior Executive Officer,

Transportation & Public Safety, level 4

at the address below

on or before 12.00 noon Wednesday 10 July 2013.

Submissions should be headed; 

“Part 8: Salt Barn at Machinery Yard,, Newbridge, Co. Kildare”

All comments, including names of those making comments, submitted to the Council in regard to this scheme will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented to the monthly meeting of Kildare County Council. Accordingly they will also be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain.

ROADS ACT 1993

NOTICE OF INTENTION

 Kildare County Council gives notice in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 that it intends to close the following road:

The regional road between CarburyVillage (on the R402) and the Broadford Road Junction (on the R402) from Monday 10 June until Friday 19 July 2013

The closure is necessary to facilitate construction works for the R402 Enfield to Edenderry Improvement Scheme.

Alternative routes:   Diversions will be in place and motorists travelling eastbound from Derrinturn Road Junction with R402 are asked to follow diversion routes via newly constructed R402 mainline between new roundabout at CarburyVillage rejoining old R402 east of Broadford Road Junction. Motorists travelling westbound on the R402 are asked to follow diversion routes via newly constructed R402 mainline between temporary junction on old R-402 and rejoining old R402 at new roundabout at Carbury Village.Diversionary Routes, which will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the Council and An Garda Síochána, will be in place for the duration of the works. Local and Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

Objections/observations may be made in writing to the Senior Executive Officer, Roads, Transport and Public Safety Level 4, at the address below on or before 5.00 p.m.  Tuesday 21 May 2013.

PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE

EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Roads Act 1993

Kildare County Council wishes to inform the public that, due to unforeseen circumstances, it is necessary to extend the temporary road closure in place at:

The Boston (Bishopscourt Lower) Road, Kill from Friday 10 May until Friday 31 May 2013.

The closure is required to facilitate works related to the Castlewarden – Ballygoran Pipeline and Reservoir Scheme.

Alternative Route: Traffic will be diverted via the Oughterard and Tuckmilltown Road and vice versa. Diversionary routes, which will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the council and An Garda Síochána, will be in place for the duration of the works. Local and emergency access will be allowed at all times. Any inconvenience caused is regretted.