Laois County Council have been urged to take action at Knockiel Drive housing estate in Rathdowney.
Fine Gael Cllr John King made the call at the February meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District earlier this week.
“This estate needs a lot work to be carried out, such as road resurfacing, kerbing, and footpath repairs,” Cllr King said.
Ms Evelyn Brownrigg, Assistant Officer at the Planning Department said local area staff will work with the Cllr King to identify any outstanding issues.
The County Council took charge of the estate in January 2019.
Cllr John King then called on the Council to “erect three new village signs in Donaghmore village to coincide with other signs done in the area and also replace capping on wall on entry to village from Donaghmore creamery”
Mr James Dowling, Senior Executive Engineer at the Roads Department said Council staff will meet with Cllr King and discuss the location of the proposed signage.
“Laois County Council will arrange for works to replace the existing wall caping in Donaghmore as appropriate,” Mr Dowling said.
Cllr King also called on the Council to “install new public light lanterns on existing poles in the square, Rathdowney as most of the existing lanterns are gone beyond repair”
Ms Denise Rainey, Town Regeneration Officer said:
“Laois County Council staff will meet the Councillor on site to examine possibilities for the improvement of the public realm at this location.”
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