New walking and cycling scheme planned

CONSTRUCTION of a new walking and cycling scheme on Wellington Lane, Templeogue, is due to begin in mid-2023, following the launch of a public consultation portal later this month.

The scheme will cover 4.3km, running from the Spawell Link Road, through Wellington Road and up to Whitehall Road.

Local schools are also incorporated into the scheme, including Bishop Shanahan National School, Bishop Galvin National School, and Riverview Educate Together National School.

Upgrade works on two junctions, namely Orwell and Templeville, will be carried out as part of the plans, while there are proposals for landscaping and trees along the route.

According to South Dublin County Council, the project will provide improved cyclist and pedestrian facilities and enhance connectivity among residential estates and “key trip attractors” in the area.

In an environmental context, the council said the scheme will encourage a modal shift to more sustainable modes of transport in Templeogue, such as walking and cycling.

At this month’s meeting of South Dublin County Council, the local authority provided an update on the scheme and informed councillors that the preliminary design is expected to be finalised this month.

The Part 8 public consultation aspect of the scheme will be launched at the end of this month, with a full Part 8 Report being compiled by the council by early September 2022.

The detailed design of the scheme will then be revisited in the first quarter of next year, following the Part 8 process, with construction expected to begin in either the second or third quarter of 2023.