Planters-seats for new footpaths

Artist's impression for KCA of proposed planters-seats design by Omos Ltd.

High-quality planters incorporating seating have been ordered for the newly upgraded footpath areas in downtown Kilcullen, writes Brian Byrne. The recent meeting of KCA heard that they are being provided by Kildare County Council, the contractor, and a sponsor.

Noel Clare, chair of the group for the next six months, said that initially it had been understood there was no public budget for street furniture, but sponsorship had been agreed for one unit, which is on order from Omos Ltd, the Naas-based company that makes award-winning public realm furnishings. "Then the council came back and said they and the contractor were going to provide four and that they were also on order."

Three of the units will be placed on the section at O'Connells and the River Cafe, and two on the McTernans section.

The meeting also heard details of discussions with the area businesses about coordinating the design of their day-to-day street tables, and that a plan will be prepared for submission to the council for a licence for these. 

The next KCA meeting, which is open to everyone to attend, is scheduled for Monday, 13 July, at 8pm.

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