Part 8 Planning has been approved by the Elected Members for enhancement and improvements works on Ormonde Street, Kilkenny at the September Council Meeting.

The works will greatly improve pavement quality, pedestrian and cycling access and traffic movement on and around Ormonde Street.

The proposed development provides for the following on Ormonde Street, Kilkenny:

• To provide a one-way vehicular traffic system for a distance of 82 metres from the junction with Patrick Street to the access to Patrick's Court car park,
• To retain the two vehicular traffic system from Patrick's Court to Lower New Street,
• To provide the following general improvements to the Ormonde Street public realm;
   Widening and defining footways to Ormonde Street.
   Regulating parking through the provision of dedicated on-street parking and set-down areas for businesses on Ormonde Street.
   Structural and general improvement works to the carriageway surfaces.
   Improvement works to footway surface finish including enhancements for universal access.
   Creating additional spaces for outdoor seating and appropriate street furniture.
   Landscaping to include the removal of existing lime trees and replacement with planter boxes or similar decorative landscaping.
   Enhancement of public lighting standards along the street.

There were three submissions received during the planning process all welcoming the proposal and making positive suggestions most of which it was possible to incorporate into the scheme.

Mayor Martin Brett welcomed the scheme which he says "will improve the street for business and visitors and remove the traffic conflict occurring at the junction of Ormonde Street and Patrick Street".

It is hoped to commence works in 2nd Quarter 2020 and work will be done either as single scheme or on a phased basis funded by means of local contribution and a proposed funding application.

Queries in relation to this Press Release can be directed to tim.butler@kilkennycoco.ie