Moneygourney Road Works

Due to the numerous representations in relation to the very bad section of roadway between Foxwood and Fort Hill I contacted the Engineers in charge of the project to query if they could resurface in this section before doing other works on the project.  The Engineer has now given me the rationale behind commencing this project at the Maryborough Hill end first.

List of Cork County Estates which contain Local Property Tax Waiver Areas

This is a list of the Estates in County Cork which contain Waiver Areas (see relevant Maps in previous post by clicking on the url.)

Development Name Address Page
Bramble Hill Castletreasure, Douglas 1
Clarendon Brook Carrs Hill , Douglas 2
Fernwood Ballinglanna, Glanmire 3
Maryborough Ridge Douglas, Douglas 4
Rowan Lane Riverstick, Riverstick 5
Carmen Lawn Upper Belmont, Douglas 6
Altan Church Hill, Drimoleague 7
An Glachan Killcrohane 8
Barr Na Claise Church Hill, Innishannon 9
Carraig Naofa Carrigboy, Durrus 10
Castle Court Old Post Office Rd, Whitechurch 11
Castle Heights Kilmoney Rd, Carrigaline 12
Cluin Court Cloan, Allihies 13
CnOic Eoin Coachford, Coachford 14
Cois Abhainn Cork Rd, Killeagh 15
Cois Atha Baltimore Rd, Skibbereen 16
Cois Na Criann Townspark, Cloyne 17

Road Closures in Douglas and Frankfueld

There will be two road closures in the Douglas and Frankfield areas from Monday 25th February 2013 – Wednesday 27th February 2013 between 7.30pm and 7.30am (3 nights) in order for Water Services, Cork County Council, to carry out essential repairs.

The following roads will be closed
(1) Douglas Area along Church Road from Douglas Church to the Church Road and Back of Douglas/Grange Hill Road junction
(2) Frankfield Area up Frankfield Hill from the Kinsale Road Roundabout to the Ballycureen and Frankfield Road junction
Diversions will be in place.

Cork County Council regret any inconvenience caused. Further details available from Water Services Phone No. 021-4285353.

Flood prevention measures in Douglas

The Council has commenced a review of measures which will enhance flood protection in the area of Douglas Community Park.

It is intended to provide flood gate protection to the gate area adjoining the trash screen. A detailed review of potential additional existing surface water pipe capacity exiting the park and connecting to the Douglas Village Shopping Centre culvert is also underway. The utilisation of this pipeline would provide of additional overflow capacity of any flood waters overtopping the Ballybrack stream.

Finally, an enhanced CCTV system specifically covering the trash screen with associated alarm connectivity will also be provided.

FINGER POST ROUNDABOUT DOUGLAS

Over the years the Fingerpost Roundabout in Douglas has been the subject of comment in relation to which ‘ lane’ motorists  are supposed to be in when exiting at each of the exits, the council are currently upgrading the surface and I have asked that the Roundabout itself is tidied up and a bit of colour is put into it.  In addition, the Engineer has informed me that it is not proposed to mark two lanes on the roundabout due to the urban nature of the roundabout and to the high number of access and entry points on the roundabout. I suppose people will just have to familiarise themselves with the rules of the roundabout!!!

Now thats what I call a Community Guard!!

Received this email from our local community guard.  Great interaction, practical advice and hopefully a good weekend was had by all.  ps Im not sure how to increase the text size but will seek advice a.s.a.p.  !!

Dear all,

With Halloween ahead of us this weekend I just wanted to send out a brief email to make sure everybody stays vigilant around the Douglas area as we expect it to be busy.

DATAS Douglas Civic Centre

D A T A S – Douglas Civic Centre is a new Non-Profit Civic Centre. It is based in Unit 6 of St Patrick’s
Woollen Mills. We aim to provide a place where the Community can come together to learn & enjoy different
activities & support each other. Call to see a list of current activities and proposed future facilities.
Drop in for a cuppa and talk to Kate/Mat/ Annette/Deirdre.
We are open Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 – 12:00 & Thursday 6pm -9pm or Phone:
Kate/Mat 0867322109; Annette 087763066; Deirdre 0879161952.
The costs for each class are for utilities. Call any of the numbers supplied to book your place.
Employment Service s : Job Search, C.V.’s , Interview Techniques, Job Notices, Papers, Computers.
Tea & Coffee. Every Monday morning 10:00 – 12:00 Cost €3
Life Coaching : This 4 week course looks at where you can get Guidance and External Support for Personal and
Professional growth and change. Mondays 7pm – 8.30pm (Tea & Coffee supplied ) Cost per class: €3
?Come and enjoy a Safe Space to Hang out, Surf the net, Play games and get Support from
people who care. Open Every Thursday 7pm – 9pm. You must be at least 13yrs old. Café open Cost €2
BULLYING – These classes will look at the types of Bullying. How to deal with it, Where to go and Whom to
get support from. Wed 10:00am – 12. Cost €3
Bring & Swap – Have you any unwanted items? Bring them along to the centre & swap for a wanted item.
Friday Mornings 10:30- 12:00. Cost €2

Community news/DATAS Douglas Civic Centre

Had great fun today in shopping centre, met all my friends from St. Columbus Hall.  I invited them to tea and buns in our new DATAS Douglas Civic Centre in Unit 6 St. Patricks Woollen Mills on Mon morn. (10.30 – 12.00  Lots of backroom work done by the wonderful Kate, Matt and friends and of course Annette.  All lending a hand to get the Civic Centre off the ground.  Will post photos shortly.  All wonderful sponsors will be acknowledged.  Interview on Community Radio Sat. to make people aware of facilities for all.  New Web site for DATAS to follow.

Douglas Long Term Car Park and Parking Bye Laws

I would like to give you a further update of progress as follows:

Culvert Installation at Church Street Douglas – Update

Readers will be aware of the current works being carried out in Church Street and despite the disruption the project will significantly lessen the incidences of any potential flooding in Douglas, something many of us were all too familiar with.  Click on the link below for update.

Douglas Culvert Progress Update No. 2