15.20 – Cllr. John Naughten - Creagh Sewerage Scheme

16.20 – Cllr. John Naughten - Science and Innovation Hub, Monksland

17.20 – Cllr. Tony Ward - Safety Issue on L75554-0

18.20 – Cllr. Tony Ward - Funding at Cloonakilla NS, Bealnamulla

There were four Questions for noting

15.20     Question –Cllr. John Naughten

Can Roscommon County Council pursue the Contractor for the substandard work carried out to reinstate the road following the pipe laying process associated with the Creagh Sewerage Scheme.

Reply

This sewer pipe, laid as part of the Creagh Sewerage Works, was competed in 2012. Thus the Defects period for the Contract has long expired and, consequently, there is no recourse to re-engaging the Contractor. Some re-paving work has been carried out by Roscommon County Council in November 2020 along the old N6, over the route of this sewer. Water Services and Roads will liaise in early 2021 with a view to co-operating in extending this re-paving work eastwards along the old N6.

16.20 Question – Cllr. John Naughten

Can Roscommon County Council give an update on the Science and Innovation when it will be complete.

Reply

A team of consultants have been appointed. The project is currently at Preliminary Design stage, it will then proceed to full design, tender and construction stage.

The total duration is expected to be 12 months.

17.20 Question – Cllr. Tony Ward

Can the Director of Services please inform the meeting if the consultants that were appointed by TII have examined the safety issues relating to the N61 from Ganlys roundabout to the turn off for the L7554-0 for the St. Brigid’s GAA Centre and into the villages of Carrowmurragh-Purts and Moyvannion?  Has there been any further update in relation to this?

Reply

SYSTRA Ltd, in association with J.B. Barry Transportation, have been commissioned by Westmeath County Council (in partnership with Roscommon County Council) to assist them in developing an Area Based Transport Assessment for the Regional Centre of Athlone Town.

Systra Ltd., is scheduled to give a briefing to the Elected Members of Athlone Municipal District, Roscommon County council on the 8^th December in relation to the Athlone Area Based Transportation Study. 

18.20     Question -  Cllr. Tony Ward

Can the Director of Services please inform the meeting if the funding is in place to carry out the necessary works at Clonakilla N.S.? The road needs to be resurfaced with the installation of footpaths, a Pedestrian Crossing and a roundabout at this location.   Will these works be completed in the first half of 2021? This issue is ongoing since 2009.

Reply

RCC in 2021 is planning to engage the services of a consultancy service to provide a detailed design for the improvement of the R362 between Cloonakilla NS and RCC Depot. This design will take into account foundation, drainage, services, footpaths, public lighting etc. and will be targeted to maximise road safety for vulnerable road users within the constraints of the budget and lands available to Roscommon County Council. The final scheme will be presented to the members of the Athlone Municipal District under Part 8 and soon after a tender will be completed for the construction of the entire scheme. It is anticipated that the scheme will be funded under a Specific Improvement Grant from DTTAS.

During 2021 the Council will carry out improvement on circa 300m of footpath between the Mill Bar and River Village that will include footpath widening & surface restoration and installation of 8 number additional street light columns to enhance the public realm in this area.

This work will be done taking account of the Council’s longer term intentions for this area where the Road Department will be proceeding with the completion of a full design for the roads infrastructure from the roundabout at the Council Depot in Bealnamulla through to Cloonakilla School.   This will encompass design of carriageway, footpaths, drainage, lighting, crossings and junction design.   This will be progressed in 2021 with the department allocation to ensure a fit for purpose and value for money solution can be progressed to part 8 planning approval.