On Monday 16th May @ 14:00hrs, two members from the Residents Committee plus Cllr Kieran O'Hanlon, met with Limerick Town Council Planning officials at the Town Hall. The aim was to discuss the possible handover from the developer Pat Keogh, to the Council.
The council in principle, had no objections to this with the caveat that the estate be in good order first. This led to discussions regarding the safety of the wall at the top end of the estate, and the angle at which it currently leans over. It has also come to the attention of the Limerick Fire and Rescue Service with the recommendation for a Surveyor to provide a report on the situation so as a full case can be put to the developer for reparation. It is advised in the meantime, that no children should play near or in the vicinity of this wall as it is extremely hazadrous.
Concerns were brought up regarding the fencing and the area behind the fencing, again at the top end of the estate, where it backs onto the riverbank. Apparently there is a lot of debris, rusting machinery and general waste that is in itself environmentally hazardous. Instructions were advised that this needs to be also addressed with Pat Keogh, although from what I gather this is going to be done by the Council. I will confirm this.
The Council mentioned that they would look for a suitable plaque or sign that would suffice for the entrance to Dromroe, for the placement on the pillars there.
The Council also took on board comments regarding sineage and perhaps speed-ramps for the estate. Although this would be for the committee / residents to erect the signage and we are still following through the possibility (however slight) on the request for another speed ramp (or two).
The drain on the corner of the 3rd right turn as you go into the estate, has a flooding issue. We have been advised to contact the Sanitation department to see if this can be unblocked, however, again, this could become something for the developer to address.
Kieran O'Hanlon, is trying to organise some 'pickers' and bags. These can be distributed to the neighbourhood for a 'day of trash'. Its a matter of just getting out there and bagging any rubbish near your area, just to tidy the place up, in order to start from a blank canvas. The Council will remove these bags when complete.
We have a follow-up meeting at the end of July (date to be confirmed) with the Town Hall planning department to bring to the table, the issues mentioned above and also what is flagged at our Residents meeting regarding the 'Snag List' which I will talk about in a bit.
Kieran O'Hanlon is attempting to organise a meeting between Pat Keogh and the residents (if not then the committee at least). This is ongoing and I will update you here.
Finally... we have been requested by the Council, to facilitate the ease of negotiating with the developer, Pat Keogh, to ask individual residents to make a 'Snag List' of issues that are in and around their property. For example, street light not working, dangerous crack in pavement, wall collapsed, broken windows etc...
Please either email your snag list to us at drcrhebogue@gmail.com or bring it with you to the next meeting at the GAA on June 2nd. Please dont forget to ensure you give details as to where the issue is on the estate.
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