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The Central Access Scheme for Kilkenny City (KCAS/CAS), is a proposed 700 metres of single carriageway road including a bridge over the River Nore, in Kilkenny. The road is proposed to link the Castlecomer Road ( N77) to Dean Street ( map).
Kilkenny County Council 2013 submission to An Bord Pleanála was for the "construction of 700 metres approximately of single carriageway road in Kilkenny City which includes a bridge with isolated pier supports over the River Nore. [..] Four at-grade junctions are proposed [..]. The bridge is described [..] as a five-span structure with abutments at each end with the bridge supported on four pairs of concrete piers over a total length of 108 metres. The road is proposed to link the Castlecomer Road to Dean Street." ( An Bord Pleanála Inspector’s Report on Proposed Development: The Central Access Scheme for Kilkenny City.) [1]
The scheme will impact 7 sites of architectural heritage. The scheme will involve the demolition of a number of structures which are of local historical importance. [2] There will be a "direct negative impact" on Numbers 20 to 22 Vicar Street. There will be a "direct negative impact" on two boundary walls on Wolfe Tone Street. Two sites of industrial archaeology will be affected, a smithy site which is "directly affected", and the ruins of a factory which is "indirectly affected". The scheme will have an "indirect impact" on site 12th century mill located at mill lane, a portion of Kilkenny City wall and Evans Turret, the remains of a 16th century Inn at St. Canice’s Place, and the site of St Maul’s Chapel at Greensbridge Street. [2]
The River Barrow and River Nore are Special Areas of Conservation. So the Environmental Impact Study was selected for appropriate assessment "and all the potential impacts resulting from the proposed KCAS as identified in the screening process [..] discussed in relation to the conservation objectives of this site." CAS Volume 4 Appendices Inland Fisheries Ireland, Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, and Marine Institute were invited to submit comments.
Kilkenny County Council say that the the scheme is aimed at.
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The proposed route dissects the medieval core of the old Irishtown of Kilkenny, one of the most historic quarters of the city. The campaign group called "Complete Kilkenny Ring Road as a priority over the CAS" or CKRR is holding demonstrations to gain further support for a call to rethink the CAS and demand to complete the outer ring road around Kilkenny. Several of Kilkenny’s leading figures in the areas of tourism, heritage and archaeology – as well as local residents – have come out against the scheme. Kilkenny city is currently surrounded by two thirds of a ring-road. Completion of this ring-road is seen by some as a greater priority for alleviating Kilkenny's traffic problems as they stand. Some campaigners believe the road will bring more traffic into the centre of the medieval city. [4] Following years of objections to the scheme and new bridge, [5] campaigners have been involved in a 24-hour a day protest at the site, [5] which Kilkenny County Council says cost over €200,000. [5]
The Kilkenny Inner Relief Road was first proposed in 1978. Kilkenny Borough Council study recommendation for ‘a new Bridge across the River Nore, so located as to provide a direct connection between Wolfe Tone Street and St. Canice’s Place, plus a new link road extending Dominic Street to Lord Edward Street/Granges Road.’ (1978 Kilkenny City Traffic and Land Use Review study). KCAS-Presentation-to-Council-July-2014
Following the failure of An Bord Pleanála to approve the proposed Kilkenny Inner Relief Road, [6], "approximately 3.5 kilometres of single carriageway road in Kilkenny City and including a cable–Stay Bridge over the river Nore", the Kilkenny County Council REVISED documents and resubmitted "The Central Access Scheme for Kilkenny City", [7] "for the construction of 700 metres approximately of single carriageway road in Kilkenny City which includes a bridge with isolated pier supports over the River Nore."
The design of the Inner Relief is by RoadMalone O’Regan/Scott Wilson, Consulting Engineers who were engaged by Kilkenny Council.
Kilkenny County Council revised the Environmental Impact Statement to the "construction of 700 metres approximately of single carriageway road in Kilkenny City which includes a bridge with isolated pier supports over the River Nore. [..] Four at-grade junctions are proposed [..]. The bridge is described [..] as a five-span structure with abutments at each end with the bridge supported on four pairs of concrete piers over a total length of 108 metres. The road is proposed to link the Castlecomer Road to Dean Street." ( An Bord Pleanála Inspector’s Report on Proposed Development: The Central Access Scheme for Kilkenny City.) [1]
The proposed road will comprise of a 3.5m wide single lane in each direction for vehicular traffic, and cycle lanes and footpaths of 1.5m and 3.1m in width respectively in each direction. The proposed River Nore Bridge crossing is a 3 span arch concrete structure, and will incorporate separate pedestrian and vehicular corridors. The bridge crossing will be supported on two sets of piers within the river and a further two sets of piers located away from the river together with abutments at each end of the crossing. Each pair of piers will be supported off a single base of approximate plan dimensions 12 m long and 3 m wide. [8]
Conditions to development.
The River Nore Bridge shall not be opened to traffic, other than pedestrian, cyclist, bus or emergency vehicle traffic prior to the completion of the portion of the Kilkenny Ring Road joining the Castlecomer Road ( N77) and the Freshford Road ( R693).
An Bord Pleanála Inspector’s Report on revised CAS scheme. [7]
The proposed KCAS incorporating a bridge over the River Nore, is approximately 700m in length, and extends through medieval Irishtown from St Canice’s Place to the junction of Dean Street and Vicar Street, to the Castlecomer Road. [8]
The scheme will impact 7 sites of architectural heritage. The scheme will involve the demolition of a number of structures which are of local historical importance. There will be a "direct negative impact" on Numbers 20 to 22 Vicar Street. There will be a "direct negative impact" on two boundary walls on Wolfe Tone Street. Two sites of industrial archaeology will be affected, a smithy site which is "directly affected", and the ruins of a factory which is "indirectly affected". The scheme will have an "indirect impact" on site 12th century mill located at mill lane, a portion of Kilkenny City wall and Evans Turret, the remains of a 16th century inn at St. Canice’s Place, and the site of St Maul’s Chapel at Greensbridge Street. [2]
Requires the demolition of three houses in Vicar Street. The three houses (particularly the south gable wall of number 22) form part of the medieval manse house of the prebendary of Tiscoffin and would be demolished to build the new road. Archaeological Direction received from Minister and 7 associated licences for archaeological investigations and monitoring (ongoing).
An archaeological impact report is contained in Appendix 4 of the EIS. Revised EIS - Central Access Scheme
Two further phases of Archaeological investigation were scheduled into the scheme work programme.
An Architectural Conservation inspection of 20 to 22 Vicar Street was carried out in late 2012/early 2013. The Members of the Council Council were "advised that to date there is no archaeology or architecture of special significance associated with the terrace of houses." Vicar Street Summary of Archaeology and Architecture June 13.pdf (size 6.3 MB)
Approval has been received from an Bord Pleanala and from the Department of Arts Gaeltacht and Heritage to deconstruct the buildings and to carry out archaeological investigations on site.
Kilkenny City & Environs Development Plan Objective 'Reserve the line of Phases 2 and 3 of proposed Central Access Scheme free from development and to complete Phase 1 of the Central Access Scheme within the Plan period.’ (2014 Kilkenny City & Environs Development Plan). The 2014 Kilkenny City & Environs Development Plan was Adopted unanimously by Kilkenny County Council 22nd April, 2014 and Kilkenny Borough Council on 16th the May, 2014.
Over €11.6 million was allocated to non-national roads in Kilkenny in 2005 under the National Development Plan (NDP). The NDP is funded primarily by the Exchequer with support from the EU Structural Funds. The funding was designated for work on projects such as the R695/R887 Central Access Scheme and the new River Nore bridge. [10]
Is funded from local development levy contributions (CAPITAL (DEVELOPMENT LEVY) EXPENDITURE). [11]
The proposed route dissects the medieval core of the old Irishtown of Kilkenny, one of the most historic quarters of the city. Large protests have been taking place, with as many as 2,000 people protesting, a significant number given the small population of Kilkenny as a whole.
The Council’s objectives include [12] building a unified city centre with the River Nore at its heart, with strong connectivity between High Street, "old Mart site" and McDonagh Junction. And to improve access to the city centre and provide for economic and cultural development, and relieving traffic congestion around the city centre.
The "old Mart site" (a 5.5 acre brownfield site in the western suburbs of the city). Site was refused planning permission to be developed into a shopping centre. (currently for sale).
The new bridge will enable increased pedestrianisation in the city centre at John Street and High Street.
Those apposed to the scheme believe it will concentrate the city’s traffic through Dean Street.
Kilkenny County Council remains resolved that progress in the CAS project should continue ahead of completion to the outer ring road.
CAS comprises 4.5 kilometers of single carriageway road that is 7.3 metres wide, with provisions for footpaths and cycle lanes throughout.
The scheme is proving to be controversial as the route of the completed road will bring heavy traffic through residential areas, also the route will bring heavy traffic through the centre of medieval Irishtown section of the city.
The Inner Relief Road was first proposed in 1978. as a means of providing access to brewery traffic to the brewery itself, which has now closed.
Formal publication of the Inner Relief Road Scheme and Environmental Impact Report
An Bord Pleanála Inspector’s conditions to development include; [13]
Kilkenny County Council revised CAS scheme is the "construction of 700 metres approximately of single carriageway road in Kilkenny City which includes a bridge with isolated pier supports over the River Nore. [..] Four at-grade junctions are proposed [..]. The bridge is described [..] as a five-span structure with abutments at each end with the bridge supported on four pairs of concrete piers over a total length of 108 metres. The road is proposed to link the Castlecomer Road to Dean Street." ( An Bord Pleanála Inspector’s Report on Proposed Development: The Central Access Scheme for Kilkenny City.) [1]
Kilkenny County Council Revised Environmental Impact Statement ( Public Notice 22nd February 2011)
Natura Impact Statement, 21st November 2010, and was carried out by Conservation Services as part of the Appropriate Assessment process for the proposed central access scheme. This notes that the Appropriate Assessment is an evaluation of the potential impacts of a plan or project under conservation objectives of a Natura 2000 site. The report lists the stages including Screening, Appropriate Assessment, Assessment of Alternatives where a significant impact cannot be prevented and where no alternatives exist, an assessment of compensatory issues in the case of projects or plans which can be considered to be necessary for Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest (IROPI). [14]
The River Barrow & River Nore cSAC is selected for appropriate assessment "and all the potential impacts resulting from the proposed KCAS as identified in the screening process [..] discussed in relation to the conservation objectives of this site." CAS Volume 4 Appendices The following bodies were invited to submit comments and/or information for this assessment:
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