Level 4 - Newtownmountkennedy
I am in agreement with the original decision by Wicklow County Council to dezone the lands mentioned in the V2-92 amendement.
The growth rate in Newtownmountkennedy to date plus the addition of several hundred houses already approved by the council concerns me. Improvements in the public transport network to the area needs to be addressed as there is such a limited bus service and a non existant cycle corridor servicing the town necesitating the use of private cars. The increased volume of traffic from Newtownmountkennedy and neighbouring Wicklow towns is adding to and increasing the number of gridlocks on the N11 and further afield.
The building of houses must be accompanied by the building of schools to accomodate the influx of school-going children to these areas. There isnt currently enough places for the existing residents so these issues need to be prioritised. The ongoing situation in Greystones where children attend schools in portakabins and sports halls is not an acceptable option. In addition to schools , sports facilities should be earmarked for the town .