At the first meeting of the Central Area Committee Mary asked for an update on the proposed new train station for Ashington, Navan Road. In reply DCC provided Mary details across the following topics:
- Image of approved design
- Pedestrian and vehicle access arrangements
- Security and public lighting arrangements
- Hours of operation
- Consultation with residents
- Expected construction commencement date and completion date
A detailed response can be seen HERE but in summary, permission was granted for the following development:
- Construction of a new railway station incorporating, 2no 174m long x 3m wide passenger platforms either side of the Sligo to Dublin railway line.
- A footbridge spanning the railway connecting the proposed platforms, with 2no staircases and 2no ramps of a gradient of 1:20.
- Platforms to incorporate lighting, CCTV, ticket vending machines, railings, seating, shelters, commercial advertising, driver operating monitors, public address, customer information signs, directional and station signage.
- Construction of a footbridge over the Royal Canal to provide access from Royal Canal Avenue.
- Construction of stepped and ramped access from Ashington Park.
- Installation of street lighting to footpaths extending from the proposed access at Ashington Park.
- Clearing of existing vegetation between the park and the railway.
- Partial demolition of the existing boundary wall and installation of new sections of boundary wall at the ends of the platform.
- Landscaping between the park and the rear of the proposed new platform.
- Installation of a dedicated pedestrian and cycle path across the park including disabled parking bays at Ashington Park.
- Installation of street lighting to bridge over the Royal Canal as well as the immediate vicinity of Royal Canal Avenue where required.
- Partial demolition of the existing boundary fence along the canal and installation of new sections of boundary fencing at the ends of the platform.
- Landscaping between the canal and the rear of the proposed new platform.
- Installation of an ESB kiosk at Royal Canal Avenue.
- Construction of a Telecoms Equipment room at the eastern end of the proposed platforms with access road from Ratoath Road.
- E&T Department is not aware of the timeline for the construction of the station. Notwithstanding the permission itself has a legal time limit.