
The public can now have their say.
Proposed Environmental and Public Realm Improvement Works in Kilcullen Town Centre Market Square and Main Street including 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, will be 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.
The council notes that an appointment is necessary to access the building.
Bookings can be made online on the Kildare County Council Website.
"Market square redevelopment is now open and people can submit their feedback," she said.
"There will be some parking spaces moved, but mainly the parking spaces will be made safer.
Kildare - Newbridge MD, Cllr.Tracey O'Dwyer spoke about the proposed plans on Thursday morning's Kildare Today: