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7.9 FOOTPATH – DUNRAVEN DOWNS TO AFRICAN MISSIONS CHURCHAn Chomhairle approved the report of the Assistant City Manager, dated 1stFebruary, 2007, on the following motion which was referred to the Committee byAn Chomhairle.‘That a footpath would be provided on the stretch of road from Dunraven Downsto African Missions Church, Blackrock Road (right hand side), to facilitate theresidents of this area, who attend mass on a daily basis and find this stretch ofroad extremely dangerous to cross.’(Proposer: Cllr. D. O’ Flynn 06/572)The report of the Assistant City Manager stated that Blackrock Road is a heavilytrafficked arterial route linking Ballintemple and Blackrock to the City Centre. Itis also a busy bus route. Between Dunraven Downs and African MissionsChurch, there is insufficient space within the existing road footprint to construct anew footway and retain the existing carriageway and footway at minimumacceptable widths.In light of this, the construction of a new footway on Blackrock Road wouldrequire land acquisition from several properties on Ashton Place. In 2004,preliminary discussions took place between Cork City Council and local houseowners. These discussions related to the possibility of the City Council acquiringland to allow a new footway be constructed. These discussions were inconclusive.We will contact the house owners on Ashton Place again to investigate thefeasibility of acquiring land from them. We will proceed to construct the footwayif we can obtain the land required, subject tofunding.7.10 RESURFACE FOOTPATH – EAMONN DE VALERA BRIDGEAn Chomhairle approved the report of the Assistant City Manager, dated 1stFebruary, 2007, on the following motion which was referred to the Committee byAn Chomhairle.‘That Cork City Council Road Dept. would resurface the footpath on Eamonn DeValera Bridge as it is in a very poor condition.’(Proposer: Cllr. C. Clancy 07/003)The report of the Assistant City Manager stated that the footpath on Eamonn DeValera Bridge is due for repair in the 2007 Programme of Works.
7.11 ZEBRA CROSSING – BLARNEY ROAD & HOLLYHILL LANEAn Chomhairle approved the report of the Assistant City Manager, dated 1stFebruary, 2007, on the following motion which was referred to the Committee byAn Chomhairle.‘That Cork City Council would reinstate the controlled zebra crossing at thejunction of Blarney Road and Hollyhill Lane.”(Proposer: Cllr. M. O’ Connell 07/004)The report of the Assistant City Manager stated that the old zebra crossing at thejunction of Blarney Road and Hollyhill lane is defunct. It is due to be replacedwith a push-button controlled pedestrian signal facility. This project is part of the2007 roads programme and will be installed later on in the year.7.12 UPGRADE FOOTPATHS OPPOSITE NORTH CATHEDRALAn Chomhairle approved the report of the Assistant City Manager, dated 1stFebruary, 2007, on the following motion which was referred to the Committee byAn Chomhairle.‘That Cork City Council would immediately upgrade the footpaths opposite theNorth Cathedral, between the Presbytery and Shandon Street as well as outsidethe medical clinic on Cathedral Road in view of their dangerous condition. Alsorepair the seats outside the medical centre which are the property of Cork CityCouncil and to generally upgrade the appearance of the area in what is one of thefocal points of the Northside.(Proposer: Cllr. P. Gosch 07/007)The report of the Assistant City Manager stated that this area will be upgraded in2007 both by the Roads Maintenance Division and by the Green Routes Project.The junction at Cathedral Road / Shandon Street will be reconstructed and thefootpaths to the Presbytery on Roman Street will be repaired and renewed.This area, the subject of the motion, will be upgraded in 2007 both by the RoadsMaintenance Department and by the Green Routes Project in that the junction atCathedral Road / Shandon Street will be reconstructed and the footpaths to thePresbytery on Roman Street will be repaired and renewed. Repairs to seats willbe carried out shortly and any other improvements necessary to enhance the areaby the Recreation, Amenity and Culture Directorate.
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