Kildare bridge boardwalks users ‘could end up losing a tooth’

A councillor for the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District has warned that bridge users could lose a tooth while traversing it.

The comments were made by Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender at the latest Municipal District meeting on Wednesday, September 17 last.

His views related to a motion which was submitted by Fine Gael Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer, who motioned for Kildare County Council (KCC) to "consider progressing a scheme" to upgrade the boardwalks on St Conleth's Bridge in Newbridge.

TRIP HAZARDS

Cllr Pender voiced his support for the motion, adding: "People have tripped on holes on the boardwalks... in the future, someone may end up falling and losing a tooth."

He also pointed out that a large number of children use the boardwalks in order to get to nearby schools.

Cllr O'Dwyer also remarked that the boardwalks are "uncomfortable" to walk on.

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URGENCY

Both Cllr Pender and Cllr O'Dwyer urged KCC to prioritise the repairs to the boardwalks.

In response, a KCC representative at the meeting asserted that these repairs are being prioritised.

Furthermore, KCC said via the report it provided at the meeting: "KCC has inspected these board works recently and will progress an upgrade scheme in due course when funding and resources allow."

Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender. File photograph

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