Rapid Deployment Pedestrian Scheme - 2022 South West
Works Extent
An NTA funded project, designed in-house by Cork City Council's Active Travel Team, this project includes a number of active travel works across the Southwest LEA. Locations include:
1. Muskerry (back entrance off Castle Road), Ballincollig
2. Churchview, Ballincollig
3. Glendale Road to Clashduv Estate, Glasheen
4. Hillside Avenue to Glendale Drive, Glasheen
5. Hazel Road to Elm Road, Togher
6. Melbourn Avenue to Westgate Road
7. Halldene Avenue to Waterfall Road
8. The Rise - Western entrance off Waterfall Road
9. The Rise - Eastern entrance off Waterfall Road
10. Donscourt to Woodbrook Grove, Bishopstown
11. Kenley Close to Leesdale, Model Farm Road
12. Leesdale (North), Model Farm Road
13. Leesdale (South), Model Farm Road
14. Lee Fields, Carrigrohane Road
Works included new footpaths, upgrading/widening existing paths, upgrading modal filters, junction build outs, tactile paving, new/upgraded public lighting and new/upgraded stormwater drainage.
Objectives
- Enhanced connectivity for pedestrian and cyclists;
- Safer and more direct route for commuters, school goers and leisure enthusiasts;
- An environment which will encourage modal shift to active travel;
- An improved quality of life for residents in the area.
Summary of Key Deliverables
- 2,278m of new/upgraded footpaths;
- 2 upgraded modal filters;
- 25 new uncontrolled crossings;
- 12 new junction build-outs;
- 49 new public lighting columns;
- 55 upgraded public lighting heads;
- 70m of in-rail lighting;
- 27 new trees;
- 38 new planting beds.
Timeline
Start: Construction commenced in Q4 2022
Finish: Substantial completion in Q3 2023.
For further information please contact Brendan O'Leary, A/Senior Executive Engineer at email brendan_oleary@corkcity.ie