In January 2020, the department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage issued a second call for proposals from all public bodies. Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council secured approval in principle for URDF support for 6 projects in Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone under call 2. Indicative details of these including the anticipated funding approval amounts are as summarized below.
URDF Call 2 Projects
1. Castle Street Link -
• Total funding approved in principle : €1.4M – (€1.05m Dept Grant & €0.35m DLR Cherrywood Specific Development Contributions).
• Works : Public Access – Sustainable Corridor Route
• Status : Awaiting formal approvals from Department.
2. Ticknick Park Access -
• Total funding approved in principle: €3.48M – (€2.6m Dept Grant & €0.88m DLR Cherrywood Specific Development Contributions).
• Works : Public Accessibility route to Recreation Area.
• Status : Awaiting formal approvals from Department.
3. Town Centre Pedestrian and Cycle Link -
• Total funding approved in principle: €3M – (€2.27m Dept Grant & €0.73m DLR Cherrywood Specific Development Contributions).
• Works : Public Permeability and Sustainable Connections
• Status : Awaiting formal approvals from Department.
4. Three Public Parks -
• Total funding approved in principle: €1.9M – (€1.4m Dept Grant & €0.5m DLR Cherrywood Specific Development Contributions).
• Works : Public Amenity and Strategic Green Infrastructure Network
• Status : Awaiting formal approvals from Department.
5. Smart Parking Study -
• Total funding approved in principle: €66K – (€49.5k Dept Grant & €16.5k DLR Cherrywood Specific Development Contributions).
• Works : Public Accessibility / Public Realm & Sustainable Travel Options
• Status : Awaiting formal approvals from Department.
6. Beckett Link & Barrington Road Connection -
• Total funding approved in principle: €43.9m – (€32.9m Dept Grant & €11m DLR Cherrywood Specific Development Contributions).
• Works : Public Accessibility and Liveability
• Status : Awaiting formal approvals from Department.