Mac Uilliam ‘priority’ for enhanced estate management initiative
By Mary Dennehy
MAC UILLIAM estate has been identified by South Dublin County Council as a “priority” for an enhanced estate management initiative, reports Mary Dennehy.
In recent years, various issues within the Tallaght estate have been raised by residents and elected reps – with An Post’s recent suspension of services refocusing attention onto the needs of the community.
Mac Uilliam estate
Last month, An Post notified its customers in Mac Uilliam that it had suspended mail deliveries following a “number of incidents involving threats to the safety and security of staff”.
Local TD Sean Crowe (Sinn Féin) suggested the creation of a task force to respond to ongoing challenges within the estate, with the task force being made up of council officials, elected reps, gardai, housing authorities and residents.
Deputy Crowe sought confirmation from South Dublin County Council on action being taking in relation to Mac Uilliam – and if the creation of a task force was possible.
In its reply, the council said that its Estate Management and Community Development units have identified Mac Uilliam as “a priority for an enhanced estate management initiative” to address various local issues identified, including “environmental, social exclusion and representation challenges”.
The initiative will be similar to a recently commenced programme in an area of North Clondalkin and planning is underway for the delivery of various measures.
According to the council, some of the initiatives include painting and upkeep of communal areas, repair work and an enhanced street-sweeping and cleaning programme.
A review will also be held into the investment into repeated repair of the local playground facilities to provide “better community value and amenity”.
The council also plans to engage in “capacity building” with local residents to support the development of a local residents’ group, alongside working with residents to prioritise local works.
A targeted campaign to address anti-social behaviour issues is also included in the measures, and the installation of local CCTV is being considered to support this campaign.
Other measures includes a review of tenancy allocations and the engagement of relevant council sections and other State agencies to deliver sports, arts and community support programmes.
The council hopes that the measures will “complement” existing community development activities within the area – such as estate management clinics, ongoing investigation into littering and illegal dumping, and increased and more visible litter-warden patrols.
The football street leagues and various youth support activities will also continue over the summer months.
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