Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2023

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Questions (268)

Neasa Hourigan

Question:

268. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will set out a timeline for the Chesterfield Avenue project, including details on the design, planning and construction phases and any potential stakeholder engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2724/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Chesterfield Avenue Cycle Lane Project involves the upgrade of walking and cycle facilities in the Phoenix Park between Castleknock and Conyngham Road/Parkgate Street. The route is a primary route in the Greater Dublin Regional Cycle Network Plan 2013, forming part of Route 5. The scheme extents cover a distance of 4.22km.

The National Transport Authority have agreed to fund the Chesterfield Avenue Project. Dublin City Council Active Travel Programme Office will provide project management services to deliver the project through the design, planning and construction phases and will work collaboratively with the OPW to design and deliver the project. It is estimated that this project will commence in 2024.

Tender documents for the engagement of a multidisciplinary design team are being finalised by DCC and are due to issue in the coming weeks. DCC is setting up a consultative stakeholder process for the project.