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| Tuesday, 29 April 2008 | |
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A PROTECTED bridge in Dublin 15 is posing an unacceptable level of flood risk to nearby homes, according to a new report. Fingal County Council hopes to delist and demolish Mulhuddart Bridge, which is located in the centre of the village and carries the heavy traffic travelling on Church Road. The public can make submissions on the plan and the recommended alternatives until May 14. According to the ‘River Tolka Flooding Study Report’, the replacement of Mulhuddart Bridge is fundamental to preventing a reoccurrence of the major flood of 2000. According to the study, upgrading the bridge is not an option. Experts say that the bridge acts as a restriction to flow during flooding conditions and that a new bridge would reduce the risk of flooding upstream. “The replacement of the bridge is therefore viewed as the most practical and cost effective solution for providing a satisfactory level of protection within this area,” the report states. “The replacement of the bridge may also provide for traffic flow and safety improvements to be implemented in conjunction with the flood alleviation works.” The current bridge is regarded as a traffic hazard as it is narrow and there is poor visibility on both approaches. “The new bridge would be raised above flood levels and therefore would not be subject to ongoing flooding,” the report continues. “Also, the footbridge adjacent to the bridge has a gap which is identified as a health and safety risk to pedestrians. It is also rusting and requires repainting.” The single arched stone built bridge was built in the 1800s. It’s listed as a protected structure in the Fingal Development Plan 2005-2011. It is also listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, which dates the structure to 1885 and attributes a regional rating of importance to it. According to Cllr Eithne Loftus (FG), the plans to demolish the bridge are justified. “Mulhuddart Bridge is a traffic hazard and as it stands it is not able to cope with rising flood levels,” she told Northside People. “It would be great if it could be protected but sadly we have to think of the long-term implications.” The proposals are on display at three Northside locations: Fingal County Council offices in Blanchardstown and Swords and Mulhuddart community centres. |
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