Public Consultation On Kilcullen Market Square Re-Development Closes Today

Wednesday, 9 March 2022 09:19

By Caoimhe Harney

Today is the last day to submit to Kildare County Council.

Today is the last day to submit for the public consultation on the Environmental and Public Realm Improvement Works in Kilcullen Town Centre Market Square and Main Street.

The proposed developmenmt includes part of Bentley’s Lane and part of the pedestrian walkway along the eastern banks of the River Liffey, Kilcullen.

The proposed works in Kilcullen Town Centre are as follows:

Footpath widening and resurfacing.
Resurfacing of riverside walkway and LED lighting introduced.
Upgrade of street furniture and street lighting to include a multi-functional lighting column in Market Square.
Resurfacing of Market Square and introduction of new stepped access from Main Street, planter and street furniture.
Upgrade of stepped access to riverside walkway from Market Square.
Planting of 6 no. trees.
Removal of 15 no. car parking spaces in Market Square and formalisation of on street parking along Main Street.
Junction improvements at/within Bentley’s Lane (L-60741-0) to include a raised pedestrian crossing.
3 Pedestrian crossings on Main Street (2 controlled and 1 uncontrolled).
All necessary services and utility provision and associated site works.

The council advises that plans and particulars of the proposed development, including AA and EIA Screening Reports, are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at:

Kildare County Council, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and will be open until Wednesday, 9 March 2022.