Council Policy on verge cutting & Hedge/Ditch maintenance on Public Roads

I regularly walk around Maryborough Hill/Moneygourney/Clarkes Hill (trying to keep fit) I notice many overgrown hedges /ditches and generally these are a nuisance to pedestrians and impinge on footpaths and roadways.  I thought I would set out the council’s policy having asked the Area Eng. to particularly examine this section today. Continue reading »

Cork County 2012 Road Allocation Grants announced by Minister Leo Veradkar

There is good news for motorists and residents and businesses today with the announcement of the 2012 Roads Allocation Grants from Minister Leo Veradkar.  Of particular interest to the Carrigaline is the Specific Improvement Grant for the Old Kinsale Road Bridge  €1,300,000; Strategic Regional & Local Roads Grant for Carrigaline Western Relief Road €1,500,000; Clarkes Hill/Monegourney €1,000,000; and Cork Technology Park €450,000.

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1m allocation for Clarkes Hill/Moneygourney

The Roads allocations for 2012 have just been announced this evening and Im absolutely ecstatic the 1M has been allocated to the section of road Clarkes’ Hill /Moneygourney.  This section of road is long overdue upgrading and as I walk it most days and see how dangerous it is to pedestrians and inadequate for motorists, I am very pleased with the allocation.  The a/manager recently informed me that a new design is currently been drawn up for Bus Standing area and pedestrian crossing and Ive no doubt that it should be all systems go from now on.  Much thanks to Minister Leo Veradkar and the local Minister and TD, Simon Coveney and Jerry Buttimer respectively.

Finger Sign Rules (not those ones!)

New regulations signed into law recently concerning Fingerpost signs means there is a significant reduction in the licence fee for all fingerpost signs from 630 euro to 50 euro.  The regulations also include an expansion of a current exemption for advertisements for temporary signage for local events to include advertisements for events carried out for commercial purposes. Continue reading »

Emergency Nos for Cork County Council for Christmas Period

Despite some assurances that the weather won’t be as severe as last year at least over this Christmas, lessons were learned from last year so I wanted to put the emergency numbers for Road, Water and Housing on my web page which may be of help though obviously I hope people won’t   need to use them!!

· Roads 021 – 4971411

· Water 1850 211839

· Housing 021 – 4971478

Footpaths at Donnybrook Drive Shamrock Lawn

Following my representations to have improvement works carried out at the above location the Eng has advised that there is currently no budget allocation to complete the works.  However the footpaths in this area have been included in a survey of all footpaths in the Carrigaline area undertaken  by the Carrigaline area office and will be considered if and when funding becomes available.

N25 Bandon/Sarsfield Rd Interchanges – Progress Report

Construction works on the N25 Bandon/Sarsfield Interchanges Upgrade Scheme will cease for the holidays on Thursday 22nd December 2011, recommencing on Tuesday 3rd January 2012. The 24 hour helpline will of course continue to operate throughout the holiday period. Should any queries arise in relation to the works during that period the helpline number is 1800 932 046. Continue reading »

Clarkes Hill Monygourney Update

 The final surfacing of the Moneygurney Road is scheduled to take place on Thursday and Friday next, 15^th and 16^th December. The road closure notice is published on page 35 of your Irish Examiner today.  A necessary part of the final surfacing is the raising of iron work (i.e. manhole cover and frames, surface boxes for sluice valves, Bord Gais fittings etc.). This work is now proceeding ahead of next Thursday’s work and that is the work which  residents are enquiring about and furthermore, fittings from the recent surfacing works are being raised to the final level.

CCC Winter Weather Advice for Roadusers and Householders.

Contact Numbers

Roads Dept         Office Hours (South)            021-4276891

Roads Dept         Office Hours (North)            022-21123

Roads Dept         Office Hours (West)              028-21299

Roads Dept          Outside Office Hours           021-4971411

Water Services    Office Hours                           021 4285353

Water Services    Outside Office Hours           1850 211 839

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Cork County Council Flooding Emergency Guide

Simple steps to prepare for flooding:

• Make sure you have the correct insurance cover.
• Find out how to turn off your gas, electricity and water supplies.
• Keep a list of useful numbers (including your insurance, telephone and policy number).
• Make an emergency kit.
• Think about the need of children, babies, elderly and the disabled at home – and ensure they know what to do in an emergency.
• Prepare a Flood Action Plan.
• Listen out for severe weather warnings on radio and TV.
• Move pets, vehicles, valuables and other sentimental items and important documents to safety.
• Prepare your supply of sandbags.
• The council may supply sandbags, but otherwise you can purchase them from a builders provider. In an emergency create your own with pillowcase or carrier bags filled with sand or soil.
• Prepare food that you can eat without cooking, clean bottled water, warm clothes.
• Charge your mobile phone.
• Alert vulnerable neighbours.
• Switch off gas, electricity and water at the mains.
• Ensure sandbags or flood boards and airbrick covers are in place.
• Plug sinks/baths or low level shower trays and weigh them down to prevent backflow.
• Store smaller electrical appliances and furniture as high as possible.
• Do as much as you can in daylight. It will be much harder at night, particularly if the electricity fails.
• In the case of flash flooding, evacuate basement flats immediately and seek higher ground.
• Have a torch Torch ready.
• Batteries (not rechargeable)
• Mobile phone, portable radio (wind-up preferable)
• First aid kit with essential prescription medication/repeat prescription form
• Bottled water (check use-by date)
• Non-perishable food items (including energy or cereal bars)
• Blankets, warm clothes
• Wash kit and essential toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes etc.)
• Children’s essentials (milk, baby food, sterilised bottles and spoons, nappies, wipes, nappy bags, clothing, comforter, teddy or favourite toy)
• Camera to record damage for insurance purposes
• Emergency cash

Additional items for flood kit:

• Wellington boots, Waterproof clothing, Rubber gloves
• Listen to advice given on local radio.
• Avoid electric shocks – Keep extension cables out of water and wear rubber boots.
• Avoid enclosed areas which may not be ventilated and where hazardous fumes may build up (e.g. garages and basements).
• Avoid contact with floodwater – it may be contaminated with sewage.
• Do not let children play in flood water.
• Wash cuts and grazes and cover with a waterproof plaster.
• Avoid walking though floodwater – six inches of fast-flowing water can knock you over.
• Manhole covers may have come off and here may be other hazards you can’t see.
• Don’t walk along riverbanks or cross river bridges if avoidable – they may collapse in extreme situations.

Call 112 or 999 if life is at risk.

• Avoid travel but if you must, drive slowly and cautiously. You may know your local roads very well but a flood can alter the landscape dramatically and turn a quiet road into a potential hazard.
• Don’t drive through water if you can’t tell how deep it is. Around two feet of water is all it takes to float many cars.
• Aqua-planning is much more likely in flood conditions.
• Drive considerately: remember your bow-wave could flood nearby homes.
• Don’t drive down closed roads.
• 80% of flood-related deaths occur inside a vehicle. If your car stalls in the water, do not attempt to recover it – leave it and move yourself to safe ground.
• Let someone know your travel plans.

At Home – On the road: Staying safe in a flood emergency

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If you have to evacuate Emergency services will tell you if you have to evacuate. Follow their instructions carefully. Remain calm and leave as quickly as possible.

• Get your family and pets together.
• Check if neighbours need help.
• Make sure fires are out and appliances are turned off.
• Do not return home unless you are told by authorities that it is safe to do so.
• Take your emergency kit, including prescription medicines.
• Shut all windows and lock doors.

Emergency contact details:

You may find it useful to complete these contact numbers

• Emergency Service (if life is at risk) 112 or 999
• Roads Dept – South Cork (office hours) 021 4276891
• Roads Dept – North Cork (office hours) 022 21123
• Roads Dept – West Cork (office hours) 028 21299
• Roads emergency (out of hours) 021 4971411
• Water Services (office hours) 021 4285353
• Water Services emergency (out of hours) 1850 211 839
• Bord Gáis Networks Emergency Number 1850 20 50 50
• ESB Networks Emergency Number 1850 372 999
• Your local Garda Station*
• Your Doctor*
• Your insurance Emergency Helpline*
• Your insurance policy number*

Tune into local radio stations: 96FM, 103FM, Cork’s Red FM

Cork County Council

Comhairle Contae Chorcaí

For further information, check out our website www.corkcoco.ie