221504

The development will consist of the provision of approximately 790m of new Distributor Road, including a new bridge over the River Liffey, forming part of the Newbridge South Outer Orbital Road (NSOOR) linking the Great Connell Road to the section of the NSOOR permitted under ABP Reg. Ref. 302141-18 (Belin Woods, currently under construction) and will comprise of the following works: Provision of a single carriageway road, with cycleways and footpaths in both directions, including a five-span bridge of approximately 170m over the River Liffey, with provision for future bus stops and associated toucan pedestrian crossing; Tie-in of the proposed section of Distributor Road with the Great Connell Road including upgrade of the existing roundabout to a signal control junction including toucan crossings on all arms of the junction; Provision of a proposed River Park of approximately 9.2 ha as a multi-use recreational amenity, including pedestrian and cycle routes connecting to existing public space network, a multi-use games area (MUGA) and incorporating biodiversity and water management features; Provision of 2 No. new agricultural entrances from the proposed Distributor Road to adjoining lands (pending any future residential development of those lands); and All associated earthworks, signage, lighting, drainage works, services and connections, landscaping works, environmental measures and all ancillary works above and below ground level. The application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)