The Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) is a key element of Pillar 3 of Rebuilding Ireland: An Action Plan for Housing & Homelessness. The objective of the fund is to provide public off-site infrastructure to relieve critical infrastructure blockages which have been identified as one of the main impediments to the development of key sites for housing, thus enabling the accelerated delivery of residential units on these sites in both Dublin and urban areas of high demand for housing.
In March 2017, the Government announced the approval in principle of 34 projects across 15 Local Authorities for the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF), as part of the ‘Rebuilding Ireland’ programme. Among these were 4 projects which Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown had put forward, for which final approval for 3 of these projects was received as per the Minister’s announcement in March 2018. One of these projects are live and the details of which, including the funding approved is summarised below.
Funding is 75% grant funded from the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage with 25% match funding provided by the Local Authority.
1. Druids Glen Road
Total funding approved: €15.19M – (€11.39m Dept Grant & €3.8m DLR Cherrywood Specific Development Contributions).
Works: This project will deliver a new bridge linking junction nodes P3 and P (pictured). The bridge will cross the Carrickmines River and Druid’s Glen Valley, creating a vital connection for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists between Lehaunstown and the N11. The bridge will be approximately 150 metres long, with an additional 100 metres of new road to connect with the completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 works. A new signalised junction at Point P will ensure safe movement for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. The project will also make provision for the continued use of Lehaunstown Lane, maintain access to the existing temporary attenuation pond, and accommodate the Cherrywood Green Routes Network.
Status:
Phase 1 – Complete.
Phase 2 – Complete.
Phase 3 – Current Project Status.
Substage 1b (Public Consultation) concluded on 28 August. Substage 1c (Preliminary Design) commenced on 15 September. Invasive species treatment is continuing, and wintering bird surveys are complete. Updated Mammal Surveys complete. Air & Water quality and Noise assessments have commenced. EIA Screening, FRA, and EIA Scoping on the prepared option have commenced. First Draft of EIA Screening Report received. GI contractor has been appointed and will be commencing on site shortly. Statutory Public Consultation is scheduled commence in mid‑June. Project remains on programme, with a Q1 2027 planning submission deadline.
Next Milestones: Statutory Approval Q1 2027
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