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We are lucky to live in close proximity to the Phoenix Park which provides such an important amenity for recreational, sporting and leisure activities.  The Park is also home to a multitude of plant life and animal life, including a large herd of fallow deer.  

The Park is an oasis of calm in our large, busy capital city.

The OPW, Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have commissioned an independent review of the visitor experience in the Park.  The “Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review” was launched last week and it sets out 29 recommendations and possible changes to the Park.  This review is on display in the Visitor’s Centre in Ashtown Castle every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm until Friday 5th April. It can also be found on www.phoenixpark.ie 

Two of our local TDs have arranged public meetings.

The first will take place on Saturday 30th March 2019 at 11am in The Half Way House Pub, Ashtown.

The second will take place on Saturday 30th March 2019 at 5.30pm in St. Brigid’s GAA Club, Castleknock.

Observations and submissions on the Draft Review can be made by post to Cathy Mahon, Office of Public Works, Heritage Services, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, D02V240 or by email to visitorpark@opw.ie 

Closing date for submissions is 6pm on Friday 12th April 2019.

 

There is a proposal by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to upgrade the Bus Infrastructure in Dublin City and County.  This is called the Core Bus Corridor Project and there are 16 route proposals.

The Navan Road Community Council has made submissions on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the proposed project.  Please see links below:

Bus Connects Consultation

BusConnects NRCC Submission Phase 2

 

Navan Road residents are probably aware that there is a proposal by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to upgrade the Bus Infrastructure in Dublin City and County. This is called the Core Bus Corridor Project and there are 16 route proposals.  The one that concerns this area is the Blanchardstown to City Centre Core Bus Corridor 5 Project.

The Navan Road Community Council (NRCC)supports proposals that improve bus routes, infrastructure and better cycling and pedestrian facilities.

We are very concerned that the current proposal will destroy the quality of life of our area.  While the proposal affects some Navan Road residents more directly, it will have implications for everyone.  Therefore, we are appealing to all residents to send in their own submission.

We are attaching a letter indicating some of the points that you may wish to raise in your submission.   However, if you wish, please use this letter which should be signed, addressed and dated.

Remember to submit your letter or email before the 29^thMarch 2019 deadline to:

Email:
cbc@busconnects.ie

Post:
Core Bus Corridor Project
National Transport Authority
Dún Scéine
Harcourt Lane
Dublin 2
D02 WT20

NRCC Residents Submission Letter

BusConnects Cover Letter

 

The Simon Home Run will take place on Saturday 9th March 2019 in the Phoenix Park.

Please see below OPW Road Closure Order.

Road Closure Order

 

 

 

The Operation Transformation 5K Fun Run will be held in the Phoenix Park on Saturday 23rd February 2019.

Please note the following road and gate closures:

 

Closed to vehicular traffic:

Chesterfield Avenue ( Phoenix to Mountjoy).  5am to 1pm

Ordnance Survey Road                                        8.30am to 1pm

Glen/Upper Glen Road                                         8.30am to 1pm

Furry Glen                                                              8.30am to 1pm

 

Gate closures:

Knockmaroon Gate                                              Closed until 1pm

Castleknock Gate                                                   9.15am to 1pm

Chapelizod Gate                                                     8.30am to 1pm

Ashtown Gate                                                         8.30am to 1pm

 

 

 

Navan Road Community Council are inviting residents to attend a public meeting to discuss Phase Two of the BusConnects Scheme.

The Second Phase of the BusConnects Scheme for the Blanchardstown to City Routes is currently open for comment/submission. This second stage deals with changes and additions to bus lanes and cycle lanes. It also deals with the impact on roads, footpaths and private property.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday 19th February 2019 at 8.30pm in the 50p Room in the Parish Centre at the rear of Our Lady Help of Christians Church.

The Community Council will be sending in a submission and would encourage as many of you as possible to do the same.

If you wish to make your views known you can do so by email at cbc@busconnects.ie, by online submission on the BusConnects website or by post to NTA, Dún Scéine, Harcourt Lane, D02WT20.

Closing date for submissions is Friday 1st March 2019.

 

The proposal to increase bus frequency and quality, improving and adding to the cycling and pedestrian infrastructure is welcome.

As you may be aware the second (infrastructure) phase of the proposed BusConnects Plan, which includes the corridor from Blanchardstown via Navan Road to the City, is currently out for consultation.

This phase deals with the physical changes that are proposed to facilitate the necessary bus corridors and cycle lanes such as removal of trees, parts of some front gardens and parts of footpaths.

Navan Road Community Council sent a detailed submission on Phase One of the Scheme which dealt with the changes to bus routes and numbers.

The Community Council intends to make a submission on the current phase and would like to invite residents of the Navan Road Area to participate by contacting us on navanroad.com or by email at navanroadcc@gmail.com with any comments or concerns you may have about this phase which we will take into account when making our submission.

We would encourage as many of you as possible to send in your own submission/comments by email to cbc@busconnects.ie, by online submission or by post to NTA, Dun Sceine, Harcourt Lane, D02WT20.

Deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday 1st March, 2019. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Executive and Members of the Navan Road Community Council would like to wish all local residents in the Navan Road Area, our neighbours in Rathborne and Royal Canal Park and the Phoenix Park a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2019.