That this Council give a report on the quality of the water supply for our town. Also to give a detailed analysis of safe guards that are in place to protect our water supply.
Cllr Tom Doherty sail that it is important that we feel confident about the quality of our water supply and said he was glad to hear it is being tested on a daily basis. He said we should urge Kerry County Council to proceed with the tendering process for the provision of a new treatment plant.
Tuesday, 29 May 2007
Ballyspillane Estate
That this Council create a plan of action for the upgrade and enhancement of Ballyspillane estate.
Cllr. Tom Doherty referred to the size and age of the Estate and the hard working community within it. He said that funding has just been allocated to the community centre in the area and it would be apt that the council supports the project by enhancing the rest of the estate. He said the people in this estate feel let down by the council in relation to their green areas. he asked that the estate be designed in a modern manner and not look like a concrete or steel jungle. He referred to the illegal parking of caravans within the estate. Cllr Tom Doherty said that the bus stop, which has been ruined with graffiti, should be removed or cleaned up. He said that flowers and shrubs should be provided. Cllr Tom Doherty said that the council should do all in their power to enhance the estate.
Cllr. Tom Doherty referred to the size and age of the Estate and the hard working community within it. He said that funding has just been allocated to the community centre in the area and it would be apt that the council supports the project by enhancing the rest of the estate. He said the people in this estate feel let down by the council in relation to their green areas. he asked that the estate be designed in a modern manner and not look like a concrete or steel jungle. He referred to the illegal parking of caravans within the estate. Cllr Tom Doherty said that the bus stop, which has been ruined with graffiti, should be removed or cleaned up. He said that flowers and shrubs should be provided. Cllr Tom Doherty said that the council should do all in their power to enhance the estate.
Knockreer Playground
Cllr. Tom Doherty requested an update in relation to the provision of toilets at the playground at Knockreer. The Town Clerk advised that discussions are ongoing with the OPW
Safety - junctions / roundabouts
Cllr. Tom Doherty requested a report in relation to motion, "that this council give a up date of the safety and traffic flow of the roundabouts within the killarney urban boundary."
The Town clerk reported the KTC are currently examining all the junctions in the town from a traffic capacity and pedestrian point of view. He said that the executive would revert to members at the next meeting outlining general proposals to improve the traffic flow and safety of these junctions: Ross Rd ans Countess Road junctions with Muckross rd; Kenmare Place; Friary junction; Deerpark Road/ Park Road; Park road roundabout; Lewis Rd/ College Street.
The Town clerk reported the KTC are currently examining all the junctions in the town from a traffic capacity and pedestrian point of view. He said that the executive would revert to members at the next meeting outlining general proposals to improve the traffic flow and safety of these junctions: Ross Rd ans Countess Road junctions with Muckross rd; Kenmare Place; Friary junction; Deerpark Road/ Park Road; Park road roundabout; Lewis Rd/ College Street.
Lissivigeen rounabout
It was resolved on the proposal of Cllr. Tom Doherty, "That this Council call on the National Roads Authority to re investigate its time frame for a roundabout at the Cork/ KIllarney/ Mallow intersection at lissivigeen. In 2001 the number of cars traveling this road on a daily basis was 14,000. This figure has increased twofold. With long tail backs from the Mallow road and the close proximity of a national school the NRA fails to support its own mission statement which is "to contribute to sustainable transport by developing and maintaining a safe and efficient network on national roads, in partnership with local authoeities and the private sector.
Cllr. Tom Doherty said that this is a important gateway into the town. He said the dangers in this area have been highlighted previously. He said that it was important that we write to the NRA advising in relation to the close proximity to the school, accidents which occur at this junction and the long tailbacks of traffic which are taking placed. Cllr. Tom Doherty said that the NRA is failing to support its own safety statements.
Cllr. Tom Doherty said that this is a important gateway into the town. He said the dangers in this area have been highlighted previously. He said that it was important that we write to the NRA advising in relation to the close proximity to the school, accidents which occur at this junction and the long tailbacks of traffic which are taking placed. Cllr. Tom Doherty said that the NRA is failing to support its own safety statements.
Town Centre
Cllr. Tom Doherty called on the Council to come up with something to maintain the vibrancy of the town and protect the Town centre. He asked that this be placed on the agenda for a future meeting of the Council. ie how do we protect our Town centre. Cllr. Tom Doherty said that it is important that we support and enhance the small business within the town.
Reen Cottage
Cllr. Tom Doherty referred to Reen cottage in the Ross Road and said that the cottage was a disgraceful state. He asked if this was a listed building and what action was been taken by the Council.
Disability parking spaces
It was agreed on the proposal from Cllr. Tom Doherty to paint all disabled parking spaces blue to highlight the lawful users of these spaces
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