Mullingar Area Committee Questions Update

Posted by Cllr Ken Glynn 29th May 2012

Q.4 Cllr.Glynn: To ask Westmeath County Council to list the unfinished housing estates in the Mullingar Area outlining what work has been done to date, what works remain to be carried out, what funds are available to do these works and when they will be completed.

Reply: This matter was dealt with at the March Meeting of Mullingar Area Committee and a report circulated to the Members. The report can be made available again if required.

As a long time campaigner for unfinished estates I am working to ensure all essential services are put in place such as roads,footpaths,green areas,public lighting and drainage works. I more than any other councillor raise issues relating to many of these estates and want to assure all residents that I will work to ensure their voice is heard at all times.

Q.5 Cllr.Glynn: To ask Westmeath County Council to review positioning of signage at roundabouts along the Western By-Pass from the hospital to the Ballymahon Road, as visibility for motorists approaching them is badly impaired.

Reply: This matter is in hand.

This issue is causing motorists great concerns and these signs at all roundabout locations on the C-link are been reviewed.My colleague Cllr Bill Collentine highlighted the problems at the roundabout on the Ballymahon road but since my motion the Council are inspecting the other locations and I expect changes to be made very soon.

Q.6 Cllr.Glynn: To ask Westmeath County Council to carry out road resurfacing at Columb Drive as the condition of this road is in very poor condition and overdue some work.

Reply: Mullingar Area Office will carry out repairs under Routine Maintenance Works Programme.

I welcome that my query brought immediate attention from the Council and some initial patching was done recently.However a more permanent solution is equipped and I will seek the necessary funding come budget time to have a proper resurfacing job done in Columb Drive.