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Management Report to Council Management Report to Council O ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY O PLANNING, EMERGENCY SERVICES AND LIBRARIES O FINANCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY March 2018 1 | Page ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTORATE ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION Update on Projects Project Current Position Pavement & Minor Improvement Schemes All N52 Borrisokane schemes are now combined N52 Borrisokane Street Improvement Works into a single scheme. All are included in the new Part 8 which commenced in Q2 of 2017. The Comprising of: Nenagh District Council adopted the Part 8 on 14th September 2017. Tender documents are (N52 Borrisokane Town plus approach (1.7km)) now being prepared and TII approval to move to (N52/N65 Junction (Borrisokane) Safety the next stage has been requested. Subject to Scheme) approvals and tendering process progressing as (N52 Birr Road Borrisokane (0.5km)) planned, works are programmed to begin Q2 (N52 Culvert Repair) 2018. N62 Slievenamon Road- Phase 1, Thurles The Procurement process resulted in the identification of a Contractor. The Contractor withdrew from the award process just prior to the issue of a Letter of Acceptance. The next qualified Contractor has now been appointed. Works are due to commence in mid March. N65 Carrigahorig The design for this scheme is being undertaken by the Mid West National Road Design Office. A topographic survey has been completed. A flood study has been completed indicating the required finished road levels to mitigate against future road closures due to flooding. An appropriate assessment will be required and possibly a full EIA due to proximity to Lough Derg and Special Area of Conservation. The design for this scheme is progressing. N62 Camlin Surface Replacement Camlin Pavement Scheme was completed on 8th N62 Lismakin Surface Replacement Nov 17. Extra surveying and pavement investigation has been carried out on the Lismakin scheme as it is now being extended. It will be constructed in 2018. N62 Scart Roscrea Surface Replacement Scart Roscrea was completed in Jan 2018 and is within the maintenance period. N74 Ballyhusty Realignment Work is continuing on updating the design to reflect new TII standards. CPO and Tender Documents will also be updated. It is anticipated that the documents will be available for publishing the CPO shortly. N24 Ballydrehid – Toureen Realignment TII assessing Preliminary designs in order to decide scheme potential. N24 Bansha Pavement Improvement Scheme Topographical survey is complete and Bansha Pavement Scheme will be constructed in 2018. N74 Golden Pavement Improvement Scheme Topographical survey is complete and Golden Pavement Scheme will be constructed in 2018. 2 | Page N24 Clonmel Pavement Improvement Scheme A 7 Km pavement scheme has been advised by TII for the section of the N24 from the Cahir Road Roundabout along the Inner Relief Road as far as Bulmers. Approx 75% of this is expected to be constructed in 2018. Various other schemes Consultants have been appointed to prepare proposals for pavement improvement schemes at: • Slievenamon Rd Phase 2, Thurles, between the Dunnes Roundabout and the junction with Liberty Square, • Main St. And Fr Matthew St. Tipperary, • Two sections in Carrick-on-Suir, between the 50kph speed limit on the Clonmel Rd and the New Street (R697 junction), and also on Pill Road from the railway bridge to the county boundary. Other Schemes Contract works almost 100% complete on all 4 Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir Greenway (Part of Sections apart from some snaglist items. Within Cahir to Carrick-on-Suir Blueway) Section 2 (Anner River to Kilsheelan) the 600m section omitted from earlier Contract is almost complete and due to open shortly. A budget of €100,000 has been agreed for maintenance in 2018. Information boards, signage of the route from the N24 & traffic counters also to be done. Safety Schemes Safety measures are being designed to be N24 Pill Road, Carrick-on-Suir Pedestrian incorporated into the proposed pavement Facilities at schools. scheme being prepared for Pill Road. N24 Pill Road, Carrick-on-Suir Rail Bridge TCC preparing designs for the repair of handrail underneath the Pill Road Rail Bridge. N24 Davitt St Traffic Calming & Pavement Replacement of the lead pipe watermains are Strengthening(Tipperary Town) ongoing by Irish Water and will continue into March/April 2018. The road pavement scheme is programmed to commence after the completion of the IW contract. Strategic Non-National Road Projects Thurles Inner Relief Road Scheme approved by An Bord Pleanala. Prelim design completed. Awaiting funding to proceed. R498 Nenagh to Thurles Upgrade Land Agreements have been completed with 5 Knockalton—Kilconane no. landowners. Agreement with the sixth and final landowner has now been reached and this is now being processed. Design is almost complete and works are expected to go to tender over the coming weeks. R498 Road Realignment at Latteragh bends The Nenagh Municipal District adopted the Part 8 on 24th August 2017. Department approval to move to the next stage has been requested. Subject to this approval it is expected CPO can be published in Q1 2018 and to conclude after Oral hearing Q4 2018. Ballina/Killaloe By Pass – Shannon Bridge Notices to treat have now been served on Crossing & R494 Improvement Scheme. landowners and occupiers. Department approval has been received to appoint consultants to undertake the next phase of design. Land 3 | Page compensation arbitration hearings are underway in the Lakeside Hotel, Ballina Restoration Improvement & Restoration Maintenance Programmes Municipal District Area RI Allocation RM Allocation incl Sup RM Nenagh €3,047,355 €765,855 Thurles €2,483,030 €624,030 Clonmel €1,918,705 €482,205 Cashel Tipperary €2,031,570 €510,570 Carrick–on-Suir €1,805,540 €453,840 Severe Weather Severe weather events are fast becoming a regular feature of Irish life and these events, which are extreme in nature, prove very challenging for all services including local authority services. Tipperary County Council has in place a Severe Weather Action Team (SWAT), which comprises the Director of Services for Roads, Senior Engineer Roads, Administrative Officer Roads, each District Engineer, Machinery Yard Engineer and Duty Engineers (winter maintenance) and S.E.O Corporate. At senior management team level, the Council also has in place a Crisis Management Team which comprises the Management Team, Chief Fire Officer, S.E.O. Housing, S.E.O. Corporate and Head of IS. During severe weather events, these teams meet regularly, assessing the situation and deciding what appropriate action is necessary and provide regular updates accordingly. In relation to the recent severe weather event, storm Emma combined with the “Beast from the East”, both of these teams met on a number of occasions from the onset and over the duration of this weather event and updates were provided accordingly through the Council’s website and social media. The Council deployed a number of Snow Ploughs and Salt Gritters with staff working tirelessly through the number of days preceding and during this weather event. The situation was monitored regularly through conference calls with all participants to assess the situation throughout the county and appropriate action was taken as considered necessary. All available snow ploughs, 14 in total were mobilised in clearing Priority 1 Routes, i.e. national routes, major regional routes through towns, access to major Water Treatment Plants, Fire Stations & Hospitals, followed by Priority 2 routes, i.e. regional routes and streets within the major towns and primary county routes.. The districts mobilised 25 JCBs and 15 mini salt spreaders mounted on pickups to clear footpaths in the towns and villages. A total of 2,000 tonnes of salt were used over the course of the weather event with 3,200 km of roads covered. The Council would like to acknowledge and thank all staff who worked tirelessly throughout this severe weather event and assisted communities and emergency services as required. 4 | Page E- Parking E- Parking has been rolled out to 9 towns throughout County Tipperary. This new service is an additional, more convenient way of paying for parking. Methods of payment for parking to members of the public includes smartphone app, website or phone call. The traditional Pay and Display machines are still in operation with a new network of 26 machines recently installed in Carrick on Suir. These installations were completed in mid August and are supported with a modern back office system that monitors functions and finance for the machines. Community Involvement Schemes (CIS) This scheme applies to Community groups who wish to have Local Roads (mainly LT roads) improved and are willing to contribute to the overall cost of the scheme. The contributions must account for 15% of the cost of the works by way of financial contribution. A total of 103 applications approx were received for the 2018 scheme and will be considered on a priority basis subject to available funding and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the scheme. Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) Scheme This scheme applies to non-public accommodation roads and an allocation of €625,582 has been made available in 2018. A local financial contribution is payable by applicants. A total of 92 applications approx were received for 2018 and these will be considered on a priority basis in accordance with the terms and conditions of the scheme. Speed Limit Review 2015 - 2017 The county wide review of speed limits was completed during 2017 with the adoption of the speed limit byelaws at the July meeting of the Council. The speed limits came into effect on the 11th of September for local and regional roads, and on the 13th of November for National roads. Public Lighting Roads Section & the Municipal Districts deal with public lighting queries on a daily basis & Airtricity are notified. Corrective action is taken as appropriate & where budget permits.
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