Newbridge gets funding announcement for public lighting but disappointment being expressed about Eyre St
Following a campaign to improve public lighting in Newbridge, funding has now been announced for several areas in Newbridge. However, disappointment is being voiced that funding has not been yet approved for public lighting in Eyre St.
Cllr Fiona Mc Loughlin Healy said: "After lobbying for new public lighting to improve the safety of a number of streets and areas around the district for almost four years I am happy to report continued progress. There are a number of areas not yet assessed including Eyre Street that must be assessed as a priority. That said, I am happy to report the following updates provided in response to my motion at yesterday’s Municipal District meeting."
Public lighting projects currently underway are Moorefield Drive, Newbridge - needs additional lighting and upgrade to LED. €12,000 has been allocated and equipment has been ordered
Pairc Mhuire Estate, Newbridge needs lighting in the footpath of the green area. €17,000 has been allocated and equipment has been ordered
Morristown Road, Newbridge needs additional lights along the road. An assessment has been completed and cost is to be confirmed.
Green Road needs lighting from Crotanstown Grange and Beechmount over bridge towards Ballymany A review of this section of the Green Road will be carried out in January.
Under assessment is Standhouse Road/Artillery Place, Newbridge, James Lane, Newbridge and back lane 3545 Lakeside Park, Newbridge, are all being assessed at the moment.
Cllr Mc Loughlin Healy said: "Disappointingly Eyre street has not yet been assessed. I am requesting that it be surveyed as soon as possible as its high footfall means that it is likely to be a priority once it is assessed. For now it is on the list of requests that have yet to be assessed along with."
Other areas in Co Kildare listed as needing new lighting include Newtown, Rathangan, which needs new lighting between Bunscoil Bhride and Rathangan GAA
Also 391-392 Ard Mhuire, Rathangan needs additional light opposite property.
The Pound, Rathangan, needs new lights for a footpath.
Lakeside Park, Newbridge needs two street lights.