Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3

Description

The project consists of a Greenway route along the bank of the Royal Canal over an approximate 2.1km length between North Strand Rd (Newcomen Br) and Phibsborough Rd (Cross Guns Br). Lot 1: The project consists of a Greenway route along the bank of the Royal Canal over an approximate 2.1km length between North Strand Rd (Newcomen Br) and Phibsborough Rd (Cross Guns Br). The key aspects of the project can be summarised as follows: • Construction of a dedicated cycle track and footpath, segregated by a slight level difference; • The route follows the existing tow paths which will require localised widening. In particular, two sections of the existing tow path will require the installation of a significant length of sheet piles in the canal to facilitate the required widening. The project involves a number of new structures including: • A retained earth structure from the tow path to footpath level at Phibsborough Rd; • A new steel bridge crossing the canal adjacent to Lock Gate 3; • New concrete ramps; • New concrete structural ramps/bridges; • Various minor concrete, masonary and retained earth structures; Includes 5 no. new signalised toucan crossings or junction signal upgrades to be provided Associated ducting, chambers and cabinets also to be provided as part of the works and Infrastructure as follows; • Infrastructure for a proposed ESB Networks 110kV circuit is to be provided along the length of the route which include 5 no. ducts and junction bays to facilitate future pulling of cables; • Replacement of existing public lighting heads along the entire route and associated lighting columns, pole retention sockets, ducting, chambers, ESB mini pillars and power supply connections; • Replacement of CCTV infrastructure along the entire route • Installation of 4 no. additional ducts along the entire route; • A services crossing of the canal at a point east of Lock Gate 3 which is expected to require temporary damming of a short section of the canal. Removal of existing services including: • 1.5km of existing gas main and 2.1km of existing CCTV ducting • The route requires a section of cut into the existing ground level with gas main diversion