Drumnigh Wood News Update
UPDATED 30 APRIL 2026
REVISED BIN COLLECTION
The revised 2026 bin collection schedule is being emailed by KPM today. A copy is also available here (30 Apr 26)
FORMAL GARDEN UPDATE
Following the recent heavy rainfall, there is a significant build-up of water, mud and silt on the pathways within the formal garden. As a result, the surfaces are currently very slippery and present a serious slip and fall risk. In the interest of health and safety, we ask all residents and visitors to avoid using the formal garden area where possible until the pathways have been properly cleaned and made safe. Please also note that we are aware that the park lighting is currently not operational due to the recent heavy rainfall. Contractors have attended site and will be carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the park lighting in the coming weeks. We are arranging for the area to be attended to as a matter of urgency and will issue a further update once it is safe to resume normal use. We appreciate your cooperation in helping to prevent any potential injuries. (23 Feb 26)
BIN COLLECTION
The 2026 bin collection schedule is being emailed by KPM today. A copy is also available here (5 Jan 26)
ARBORIST
The arborist is scheduled to be on site from Monday 1 December for one week to carry out maintenance on trees around the estate. There my be some traffic restrictions/delays for safety reasons. We would ask that you co-operate with the contractors. (21 Nov 25)
AGM
Thank you to those members who attended the AGM last night. A copy of the slide deck can be obtained from shaun@kpm.ie (4 Nov 25)
The AGM will be held on Monday 3 November 2025 @ 19.00. All members should have received notice of the meeting and an information pack. If you have not please contact KPM (29 Oct 25)
PLANNING UPDATE
An appeal was lodged with An Comisiun Pleanala to seek to omit Condition No2 in the planning permission granted. (07 Jul 25)
LED UPGRADE
The upgrade works on the street lighting has commenced. We would ask that all residents co-operate with contractors to allow them to complete their work. (30 Jun 25)
PLANNING UPDATE
Fingal CcCo approved the planning application submitted with 7 conditions. Condition 2 outlines that the gates be omitted and that revised plans are submitted. The planning application was made following the unanimous mandate from the member for agate controlled access. We will await a response from the architects involved. The directors will not be authorising any work that does not align with the mandate from the members (9 Jun 25)
PLANNING APPLICATION
The revised planning application has been lodged with Fingal Co Co. This is a joint application with Ballymore for the Pedestrian Gate and revision of 1-3 Station Road. Details can be viewed at https://planning.agileapplications.ie/fingal/application-details/100981. We would encourage all members to make an observation on the application before it closes on 19 May 2025(24 Apr 25)
LED UPDATE
The project to replace the street lights in the estate to LED will commence in the coming months. Following a tender process, Sabre Electrical Services Ltd have been appointed to undertake the work. The light units are currently being produced and once work is due to commence, residents will be advised as there may be minor disruption in the estate to facilitate installation. (27 Mar 25)
PEST CONTROL UPDATE
Owl Pest Control Specialists have been on site, monthly. While no infestation is noted, there is evidence of Rodent activity in the estate primarily as a result of the construction work in neighboring sites. They also noted several houses where there are damaged cable boxes which should be replaced by the house owners to prevent rodent access. Some examples are noted HERE (27 Mar 25)
GARDENING UPDATE
As approved at the last AGM and in conjunction with our gardening contractors, work has commenced on the renewal of the main garden planting area. This is being undertaken in stages but all 4 beds are currently planned to be replanted. A copy of the plans are below. Please note that 2 of the beds are being left to allow for elimination of brambles etc. They will be replanted later in the year. This is on the advice of the Gardiner.
