Donabate Urban Centre Strategy Fingal County Council

9.0 Environmental Improvements
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT AREA 1
Restricted Pedestrian and Vehicular Link under Rail line
It is proposed to surface the restricted pedestrian and vehicular link connecting the
residential estates to the west with the Main Street to the east with a shared surface. The
mature planted character of this area will be reinforced by use of a resin bonded surface
or a similar permeable material. The bonded surface shall be edged with granite setts and
where possible should form an integral part of the SUDS system.
Along the existing link the lighting levels are poor. Generally this area feels unsafe and
unwelcome. There is therefore an opportunity to introduce lighting columns along its
length to fulfill both a functional role as well as improving overall safety and security.
Where possible lighting should explore the possibility to utilise sustainable solutions:
Low Power /Long Life / Solar power/Wind Power.
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