Update on Phoenix Park as roads and gates projects on schedule

Gary Ibbotson 26 May 2021

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan TD said that the several projects taking place in Phoenix Park are progressing on schedule.

In a statement after a visit to the park, Minister O’Donovan said: “I am delighted the road works on the North Road have been completed ahead of schedule and that the restoration of the historic gates and entrances is almost complete.

“The Phoenix Park enjoys a huge popularity, and the OPW is responding to increased footfall over the past months, and going into the summer, by installing new solar compactor bins, additional benches and bicycle stands in the park, which I’m sure will be much appreciated by visitors.”

The North Road reopened to the public today following repairs to the road surface and adjoining footpaths.

The project ran ahead of schedule, with the original completion date expected to be June 18 and cost of the works is approximately €700,000.

Works on the historic entrance gates to the park are continuing with all seven gates expected to be rehung by the end of July.

Restoration works at Knockmaroon Gate and North Circular Road are complete, while Cabra Gate and Grangegorman Gate on Blackhorse Avenue will be completed in the next two weeks.

The OPW has also began a one-year trial of solar compact bins in Phoenix Park with 40 of them being stationed around the park.

The bins have a capacity five times larger than normal bins and are fully sealed so wildlife cannot remove rubbish from them.

In addition, the OPW says it has received requests from the public asking for more seating to be installed in the park.

It says it is currently installing new benches that are “in keeping with the historic design of the park.

“We will also be installing additional bicycle stands in the coming months and we would welcome submissions from park users to where additional bicycle stands are required.

“Please send suggestions for locations by email to superintendent.park@opw.ie and we will consider all requests.”

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