€134 million capital programme approved for Dun Laoghaire

Issued : Tuesday 9 February, 2016

Labour General Election candidate for Dun Laoghaire, Carrie Smyth, welcomed the approval by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council of a €134 million Capital Expenditure Programme for 2016-2018.

Speaking after last night’s County Council meeting Smyth said:

“This 3 year capital programme will address a number of infrastructural deficits throughout Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and help to develop the range of sports, leisure and community projects available to residents.

“In total over €12.4 million has been allocated for the improvement of footpaths, roads and cycle routes throughout the County. This includes €1 million for the implementation for a 30Km/h speed limit to help protect children and other vulnerable road users.

“Some key areas of concerns for residents are being addressed with €3 million for flood alleviation works and €8.5 million for the nearly completed Leopardstown Link Road and Roundabout.”

“A number of community and leisure projects will also benefit from the programme including:

• · €2.75 million for Dun Laoghaire Baths.

• · €530,000 for renovations in Blackrock Park and Carysfort Park
• · €260,000 for improvement and enhancement works at Killiney Hill

“This investment programme will develop and enhance of our local area to benefit all residents.”