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Nature and extent of proposed development:
1. Main Street (R-611), Strand Road (L-2547), Lower Kilmoney Road (R-611), Ballea Road (R-613), Church Hill (L-2495), & Cork Road (R-611) Public Realm Works comprising of the following:
a) The provision of enhanced public realm to include new street furniture, improved public lighting, on-street spill out areas for bars and restaurants, removal of overhead utilities (where practical), provision of raised loading bays and set down parking bays, cycle parking, street trees and rain gardens along with other ancillary works;
b) Enhanced pedestrian and cycle facilities at the junction of the Western Inner Relief Road/ Cork Road;
c) Dedicated cycle facilities on both sides of Ballea Road between Cork Road and the Western Inner Relief Road;
d) The removal of the existing roundabout at the junction of Cork Road/ Ballea Road (Heron’s Roundabout) and its replacement with a signalised junction with dedicated pedestrian and cycle facilities;
e) The provision of a southbound bus lane on Cork Road from its junction with Ballea Road to Old Waterpark replacing the existing southbound general traffic lane;
f) The provision of a northbound dedicated cycle facility on Cork Road between Old Waterpark and the junction of Cork Road/ Ballea Road;
g) Upgraded bus stop facilities and improved pedestrian facilities on Cork Road;
h) The provision of a southbound bus lane on Main Street between Old Waterpark and Strand Road replacing the existing southbound general traffic lane;
i) The provision of a pedestrian priority zone on Main Street between Strand Road and the entrance to the Super Valu, with the removal of some on-street parking bays;
j) Upgraded bus stop facilities and wider pedestrian footpaths on Main Street;
k) The removal of the existing traffic signals at the junction of Main Street/ Strand Road and their replacement with informal pedestrian crossings;
l) The narrowing of the road carriageway approaching the junction of Main Street/ Strand Road and the widening of the pedestrian facilities;
m) The provision of wider footpaths and enhanced public realm on both sides of Main Street between Lower Kilmoney Road and Strand Road and the removal of some on-street parking;
n) The realignment of the Lower Kilmoney Road/ Main Street Junction to provide priority to traffic on Main Street - Church Hill;
o) The widening and enhancement to the footpaths along Lower Kilmoney Road between the entrance to the Top oil Service station and Main Street;
p) The provision of a new footpath on Church Hill between Mount Rivers and Ferney Road;
q) The provision of a southbound cycle facility from Main Street to Ferney Road;
r) The introduction of traffic management measures restricting access to Church Hill in the northbound direction from Upper Kilmoney Road, Ferney Road and Rose Hill;
s) Upgrade and resurface the road carriageway along the section of Ballea Road, Cork Road, Main Street, Lower Kilmoney Road, Strand Road and Church Hill and install new road markings and street signs;
t) All associated site development and landscaping works.
2. Bridgemount to Herons Wood Pedestrian and Cycle Link comprising of the following:
a) The provision of a shared pedestrian/cycle facility connecting Bridgemount (at the entrance to Heatherfield Lawn) to Heron’s Wood (at The Walk);
b) The shared pedestrian/ cycle facility follows the alignment of the old railway line to the rear of properties along Heatherfield Lawn and The Pines; and
c) The shared pedestrian/ cycle facility is routed within the existing amenity space in front of Firgrove Mews and The Walk, Heron’s Wood.
d) Provide new street lighting and enhanced landscaping along the shared pedestrian/ cycle facility.
e) All associated site development and landscaping works.