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Improvements to the New Village Green Construction

The history of Lucan dates back to 8,000 BC when the Glacier movement made a ridge of sand from Lucan to Galway. Lucan people all want to maintain the historic character and atmosphere of the place especially around the Village green. Make it look better, work better feel more connected, to maintain a proper village feel. Maintain its unique history with the river running through it and the lovely, mature surroundings. A structure that takes into account the special character and sensitivities of the village and its people.

The new construction has shown some functional benefits; the new seating arrangements have been a welcome success and are extensively in use by the public. The good news is It can be further improved without high cost. The site also needs weekly cleaning; see the right-hand side photo above. The SDCC is considering a process of high-pressure cleaning. They are also considering some much-needed improvement to the water drainage system on the site.

The main problem, apart from requiring frequent cleaning, is the very bright colour of the limestone. It emphasizes the food and other oily stains that have accumulated on the Limestone surface. This condition makes for an unhealthy and unsightly construction for locals and visitors.

Bright white limestone blocks can be painted or chemically covered to change the limestone to a different colour such as Blue / Grey. Also, by fitment of a wood effect tile. The wood effect tiles would change the character of the site to a much warmer, more suitable colour for the surrounding village buildings.

The SDCC has 3 choices that would substantially improve the site.
1) Fit the wood effect Tiles as seen previously in the Newsletter. This solution has the most warming effect.
2) Paint or chemically cover the Limestone with Blue / Grey colour as seen on the right.
3) The best choice would be a combination of both 1) and 2) above. The sides of the limestone blocks be fitted with wood effect Tiles. The top of the limestone blocks be changed to a Grey / Blue colour.

If 70 percent of the population has not approved of this new construction, changes should be made to improve the quality of the existing construction. If you agree with the above changes to the site, please inform your local County Councillor.

Liam Murray