No respite for County Kildare residents from motorway noise
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There are no immediate plans to decrease the noise levels coming from motorways passing through County Kildare.
Two councillors - Peggy O’Dwyer and Tim Durkan - tabled a motion at a Kildare
County Council seeking information about any plans to tackle the issues though noise reducing tarmac, noise reduction barrier or trees.
Cllr O’Dwyer told the meeting that the issue was affecting people living in Walshestown Abbey, Newbridge, where traffic is visible on the M4.
Cllr Tim Durkan said a similar problem is apparent on the M7.
Concerns raised over removal of Newbridge hedgerow for housing development
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The removal of a hedgerow along the Athgarvan Road in Newbridge was discussed at the recent local municipal district meeting.
The issue was raised in a motion by Councillor Peggy O’Dwyer who had asked if the council could confirm what mitigation measures could be taken to prevent the same issue happening in other developments.
Cllr O’Dwyer said that the construction manager of the project contacted her personally and set out the reasons to her for removing the hedgerow, including to accommodate drainage infrastructure and the installation of a cycle lane.