NOTICE: Plans for Public Realm Improvement Works to Market Square, Kildare Town, now available to view

The proposed Public Realm Improvement Works to the Market Square in Kildare town are now available for public viewing.

Kildare Council Council made the announcement earlier this morning.

The proposed works comprise the following:

• Adjustments to the road network and parking arrangements.
• Re-grading Market Square, North of Bride Street, Bride Street and the Eastern roadway whereby kerbs are removed to bring the surface of the public realm to top of existing kerb levels.
• Re-grading the entrance area to Market House (RPS B22-42) to provide level access.
• Upgrading footpath surfaces throughout site area using high quality natural stone.
• Widening and revision of the footpath layouts along Dublin Street.
• Introduction of bollards to manage vehicular access at Church Lane (Firecastle Lane) and Market Square East.
• Repositioning of the Bus Shelter on the North side of Dublin Street to improve pedestrian movement and access around Market House.
• Consolidation of wayfinding and signage throughout the site area.
• Introduction of hard and soft landscaping (including eight additional street trees) throughout Market Square.
• Introduction of bespoke street furniture, seating, lighting and bicycle parking.
• Provision of six Pedestrian crossings (one. controlled and five uncontrolled) and widening of existing three controlled crossings.
• Removal of overhead cables and services and relocation underground.
• Upgrading of carriageways, signage, road markings and drainage works including implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems.
• Provision of all utilities, necessary services and associated site works.

Plans are available to view in Kildare Heritage Centre, which is located in Kildare town, until February 29.

Submissions must be made by 5pm on February 29.

For further information, please visit: https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en/consultation/part-8-proposed-public-realm-improvement-works-market-square-kildare-town-p8202308