Having selected the best overall route option and considering feedback from public consultation, RPA in this phase focused on the precise alignment, stop locations including arrangements to ensure access to stops, related structures and traffic management arrangements for Luas Citywest.
Following the announcement of the confirmed route in August 2006 work commenced on the appraisal of the detailed design for Luas Citywest. RPA have now completed the design for Luas Citywest.
As part of it Railway Order Application to An Bord Pleanála, an Environmental Impact Statement and Railway Order drawings has been published for Luas Citywest, click here to view the Line A1 Railway Order.
The rationale behind the Luas Citywest alignment and the provision and location of stops along the route is to provide a fast and efficient public transportation service that will facilitate existing and planned residential and employment related uses, and which will allow an overall change in accessibility and mobility in the catchment area which it is planned to serve.
Fettercairn Stop
Fettercairn is located west of Belgard Green housing estate and to the north of the residential area of Fettercairn, along the approved Embankment Road Extension. The stop will be located adjacent to a minor junction linking the Embankment Road Extension to Fettercairn Road, thereby providing access to and from the surrounding residential areas.
Cheeverstown Stop
Cheeverstown stop is located to the south west of the proposed junction between the Embankment Road Extension and the Outer Ring Road Phase 3. Citywest Business Campus is located to the north west of this stop. The stop is also situated to the north east of a number of residential communities, including Brookview housing estate. There is also a P&R facility located adjacent to this stop. Access to the Park and Ride will be provided from the approved Embankment Road Extension, the Outer Ring Road and Citywest Avenue. Provision is also being made at the Cheeverstown Stop for a retail kiosk for the benefit of P&R users.
Citywest Campus Stop
Citywest Campus Stop is located to the north of the National Digital Park, to the south of Citywest Avenue and to the east of the N82 Citywest Road. The stop is situated centrally to serve the Citywest Business Campus, which is located to the north and the National Digital Park and Magna Business Park which is located to the south. The Citywest Campus Stop is also located immediately adjacent to the housing estate of Ard Mór. The proposed location for the Citywest Campus Stop is therefore strategically placed to allow for the future integration with both existing and proposed developments within Citywest Campus.
Fortunestown Stop
Fortunestown Stop is located along Fortunestown Lane, immediately adjacent to the new Citywest District Centre which includes the newly opened Citywest Shopping Centre. The stop is also located adjacent to the residential areas of Citypark and Carrigmore. Fortunestown stop will serve these existing and planned residential communities.
Saggart Stop
Saggart Stop is located in close proximity to Citywest Hotel and Golf Course and existing residential communities at Garter Lane and Saggart village. The planned rezoning of lands in this area to provide for new Residential Communities in accordance with approved South Dublin County Council Area Plans will ensure continued development in a sustainable manner.
It is proposed to reconfigure the layout of the existing Belgard Stop to provide for an additional track and associated platform alterations. This will include the installation of a new stop canopy spanning the new island platforms. The new trackwork arrangement will allow for the arrival, departure and stabling of trams running between Belgard and Saggart.
Next Steps
This phase in the development of Luas Citywest is now complete; click here to view the present phase of this project.