Following years of negotiation, lobbying and delays – Druid Valley Estate in Cabinteely has finally been Taken in Charge by the Council. The order was officially passed at the County Council meeting earlier this month whilst Cllr Neale Richmond pushed the Manager for a final outstanding works list at yesterday’s meeting of the Dundrum Area Committee.
“This news is a welcome relief for the residents of Druid Valley who for years have been waiting for their estate to be completed. It has taken a great amount of lobbying from residents, Councillors and officials but finally the Council has come to agreement with the Developer over the remaining issues relating to the Taking in Charge process.
“As of the 9th January, the Council is now fully responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the roads, lighting, pathways and green areas of the Druid Valley as well as the adjacent parkland.
“The Developer was not in a position to complete the necessary works in the Druid Valley parkland but has come to a financial agreement with the Council whereby the Council will complete the works needed.
“It is a satisfactory result to a lengthy process that is unfortunately a product of the collapse of the property boom.”
Editor’s Note: Please see Manager’s report below
MEETING OF DUNDRUM AREA COMMITTEE
23 JANUARY 2012
Full Report on Works Carried Out in Druid Valley
Motion: Councillor N. Richmond
“That the Manager provides a full report on works being carried out in Druid Valley in
relation to bringing the development up to standard.”
Report:
The contractor has satisfactorily completed the outstanding works as agreed with
Building Control. These works included the widening of existing pedestrian paths,
the extension of some paths to the site boundary, the erection of railings and the
provision of public lighting to certain pedestrian paths. These works were required to
be completed before the taking in charge process commenced.
The Taking in Charge of the development was agreed by resolution at the meeting of
the County Council on 9th January 2012.
