Royal Canal (Lock 7- Lock 10) North Side towpath, Ashtown to Boombridge/Cabra, Dublin 7
Resurfacing and safety improvements to a 2,600m section of the Royal Canal towpath between Ashtown and Broombridge.
0267/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 6 July 2026
- Reference
- 0267/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Received
- 6 July 2026
Summary
AI-generatedWaterways Ireland is proposing to resurface 2,600m of the existing north side towpath. The works include localized widening or narrowing, installing new fencing, removing 11 kissing gates to be replaced with bollards, and installing 8 chicane gates with rumble strips.
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Development description
Expp: waterways ireland propose resurfacing 2,600m of the existing north side towpath with localised sections minimally widened or narrowed (<0.5m), kerbing, maintaining or achieving a 1m grass verge on the canal edge, removal of 11no. 'kissing gates' and replacement with removal bollards, installation of 8no. "chicane gates' with associated buff surface and rumble strips, installation of fencing, and landscaping. The works aim to enhance safety, accessibility, durability, and environmental integration of the towpath while maintaining the ecological and heritage sensitivities of the canal corridor the works are proposed between lock 10 (ashtown) to lock 7 (broombridge/ cabra).
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 July 2026
- Decision due31 July 2026
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