BALBRIGGAN/SWORDS AREA COMMITTEE MEETING
[Services A – Operational Matters]
Thursday, 9th November, 2017
ITEM NO. 12
Question: Councillor B. Dennehy
“To ask the Chief Executive to explore methods including solar panel that will
deliver public lighting to the walking running track in Kenure Park, Rush in an
achievable and cost effective manner in order to maximise and extend the
existing popular and heavily used facility.”
Reply:
Solar powered street lighting is not feasible for such a heavily wooded area and
can be a more costly solution than a standard lighting installation. It is highly
unlikely that a source of continuous dependable light would be achieved using
this method of illumination. The use of standard columns, with lanterns
mounted at 5m, is seen as the most viable option. The nature of the track and
the proximity of mature trees make this a costly installation, with the estimated
cost in the region of €60,000. No source of funding has been identified for this
work. It also would not be normal practise to light a public park in this way,
parks usage has heretofore ceased in general at dusk unless on a floodlit facility.
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