Phase 2 Liberty Square Public Realm Scheme

Local Authority Tipperary County Council

Application number PT8TT136

Application title Phase 2 Liberty Square Public Realm Scheme

Development Description: Liberty Square: - Widening of footpaths to provide an enhanced pedestrian environment and new high-quality paving - Raised uncontrolled pedestrian crossings across the junctions of Liberty Square and O’Donovan Rossa St, Friar St and Parnell St. - Controlled pedestrian crossings connecting the central parking island to the north and south side of Liberty Square. - Re-location of 12no. parking bays from the central island carpark located in Liberty Square and regularisation of parking around the perimeter to include a disabled parking bay and formalised bus stop. Friar Street: - Minor alterations to include strategic buildouts and planting to provide an enhanced streetscape and compliance with DMURS. - Provision of high-quality paving to footpaths extending to Croke St junction from Liberty Square. Parnell Street: - Provision of high-quality paving to footpaths extending to Hickeys Lane from Liberty Square. - Provision of raised table at the junction of Parnell St., Cuchulainn Road and Castle Av. including safe pedestrian crossing points, tightening of junction to prohibit right turning of HGV traffic onto Cuchulain Road. - Localised high-quality paving at the junction. - Enhanced NTA Safe Routes to School measures including raised zebra crossing in the vicinity of Scoil Ailbhe. Cuchulain Road: - Provision to make Cuchulain Road a one-way system for traffic travelling east towards O’Donovan Rossa St. - Widening of footpaths to provide a safe walking environment. O’Donovan Rossa St: - Provision of raised table at the junction of Cuchulainn Road, Brittas Rd and O’Donovan Rossa Street including safe pedestrian crossing points. - Localised high-quality paving at the junction and to footpaths extending from Credit Union to Liberty Square. - Realignment of streetscape on existing two-way area (approx. 70m) to provide parking and dedicated provision buses. Generally: - Resurfacing of carriageway. - Undergrounding of overhead services where possible. - Tree planting, landscaping and SUDS measures throughout the scheme.

Street: Garryvicleheen and

City: Townspark

State: Thurles

Postal code: Co. Tipperary

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Protected structure: No

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Notice publication date: 17/07/2024

Submissions closing date: 30/08/2024

Location: Civic Offices, Castle Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Start date: 17/07/2024

End Date: 16/08/2024

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