Improvement works to the Tipperary Hills Recreation and Amenity Area

Local Authority Tipperary County Council

Application number PT8TT8

Application title Improvement works to the Tipperary Hills Recreation and Amenity Area

Development Description: General development throughout the site includes the upgrading of all existing tarmac pathways to a minimum width of 2 metres, upgrading existing gravel paths to bound gravel paths, development of new seating areas, development of the Peace Path, upgrade of all existing seating, installation of information and wayfinding signage, construction of a dog exercise area, introduction of native woodland planting and specimen trees along with native wildflower meadows in selected locations throughout the amenity area and reorganisation of the existing carpark area. Localised developments include: Access Lane – St Patrick’s Avenue to St John’s Famine Graveyard a) Widening to 2.75m and refurbishment of tarmac pathway between St Patrick’s Avenue entrance and entrance to St John’s Famine Graveyard to facilitate hearse access. b) Introduction of safety guard rail to north edge of pathway c) Introduction of bicycle parking at St Patrick’s Avenue entrance d) Introduction of an information sign at St Patrick’s Avenue entrance Clanwilliam Rugby Club e) Upgrading of existing pathway to bound gravel pathway, 1.2m wide along east and north boundary of Clanwilliam Rugby Club Pitch and Putt Clubhouse f) Realign existing pathway to improve width and gradient to facilitate accessibility g) Construction of new steps with safety handrail h) Introduction of timber knee rail to south-western edge of pathway to limit access to pitch and putt greens i) Relocation of existing signage j) Introduction of seating k) Landscaping and planting on both sides of pathway Flat Hollow Playing Pitch l) Levelling and reseeding of the playing pitch m) Introduction of natural seating area with bound gravel surface n) Realignment of existing pathway to improve width and gradient to facilitate accessibility o) Construction of new concrete steps with handrail p) Landscaping, specimen tree planting and perennial planting Bohercrow/Monastery Road q) Improved pedestrian access to The Hills including new style entrance, new concrete steps, safety handrails and resurfacing to pathway r) Demolition and reconstruction of boundary stone wall from the Mass Path to the car park entrance to facilitate the introduction of new 2m wide footpath. ‘The Hollow’ Area of Tipperary Hills s) Introduction of timber knee rail edge at western and northern edge of pathway t) Introduction of information sign ‘Cup and Saucer’ Area of Tipperary Hills u) Introduction of timber steps with handrails to provide safe access to the top of ‘Cup and Saucer’ v) Introduction of bound gravel path to circumference of top of ‘Cup and Saucer’ w) Installation of 2 log seats Telecoms Mast x) Introduction of localised network of bound gravel paths and seating to the south of the mast y) Introduction of areas of native woodland planting Dog Exercise Area z) Development of fenced dog exercise area with 2 gates and bound gravel surface to the west of ‘The Hollow’

Street: Tipperary Hills

City: Tipperary Town

State: Co. Tipperary (townland of Murgasty)

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Protected structure: No

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Notice publication date: 23/02/2023

Submissions closing date: 11/04/2023

Location: Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Emmet Street., Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, E91N512• Tipperary-Cahir-Cashel Municipal District Offices, Rosanna Road, Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary, E34 WD51• Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nena

Start date: 23/02/2023

End Date: 27/03/2023

Outcome: proceed

Date: 22/05/2023