Killen Community Residents Group are contacted for numerous issues in the local area, and it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of status' as some projects may last months or even years.

Below you can find a list of our projects, and their status.

Title	Description	Status	Last Updated
Public Bins	Initial request for public bins to be installed in Killen	Complete	N/A
Public Bins Relocation	The installed location of public bins was sub-optimal for litter reduction. The bins have now been moved to much better locations for litter reduction.	Complete	06-08-2023
Mobile Phone Issues	Ongoing communication with providers regarding mobile phone coverage issues.	Ongoing
Bus Shelter Upgrade	Bus shelter was installed and it was highlighted that it was too small and providing very little coverage. Raised the issue and a replacement bus shelter was installed which is wider. Unfortunately cannot provide more cover due to the lack of space on the footpath - cannot go deeper as it will take up too much space.	Complete	13-07-2023
Dog Fouling Awareness	Ongoing complaints about dog fouling in the Killen area Signs were made and placed around the area Dog bag stations were placed around Killen for residents to use should they forgot their own dog bags Awareness was raised by social media posts and flyers A definite reduction in the amount of dog fouling on footpaths has been seen	Complete	N/A
Speeding	Speeding has been raised as an ongoing issue in Killen Mountjoy Road and Lisaclare road being the two main danger points Additional complaints have been raised about speeds within developments, including Coolough Drive and Westclare Court This issue has been raised with many local politicians and DfI So far, no progress on getting any further traffic calming measures implemented Awareness raised at our latest drop-out (Summer 2023)	Ongoing	06-08-2023
Digital Voice Rollout Risks	"Digital Voice" phones are disconnected when there's a power cut Highlighted to BT the risks of this in our area with a combination of regular power cuts, and no mobile phone signal No reasonable solution has been presented yet	Ongoing	13-07-2023
Postbox	Requested a postbox for the Killen area This request has been approved Currently processing, estimated to take approximately 6 months to be installed.	Ongoing	13-07-2023
Coolough Drive Road Signage	Request for a road sign for Coolough Drive, due to historically not being adopted by road services and not having "official" signage Sign was approved and installed	Complete	N/A
Coolough Drive Irish Language Sign	Irish language sign was requested for Coolough Drive and letters sent to households for approval Council have confirmed this has passed and been approved and is currently being created	Ongoing	13-07-2023
Community Defibrillator	Fundraising and donations have been going fantastic for a local life-saving defibrillator Council meeting held at end of July to agree installation. Council to get approvals and get back to us.	Ongoing	13-07-2023
Play Park Sealing	Issues with play park equipment coming loose/not sealed around the floor has been reported No ETA on resolution but it has been agreed to be re-sealed	Complete	06-08-2023
Killen Row Road Signage	Highlighted by local residents that Killen Row does not have signage.  Engaged council on this with urgency due to risk of ambulance and medical personnel not being able to find these residents. Two new road signs installed.	Complete	06-08-2023
Killen Row Google Maps Location	Highlighted by local residents that Killen Row does not appear on Google Maps. Engaged with Google to have location updated and be able to navigate to. This has been completed and Killen Row is now a location on Google Maps.	Complete	06-08-2023