CORPORATE PLAN 2019-2024

− Additional resources comprising two illegal dumping flying squad crews, consisting of 2 trucks and 6 men, have been deployed to address illegal dumping throughout the city − Bulky goods collections around the city have continued and proved to be a successful and well received to the public. In 2018/2019 we have seen an increase in the volumes of waste collected through this initiative which has been a direct result result of public awareness through the Cork City Council’s social media alerts Litter Management Section. − Adoption of the Cork City Council Segregation, Storage and Presentation of Household and Commercial Waste Byelaws 2019 − Expansion and improvement of the Dog Fouling Awareness Campaign − Introduction of pilot Dog Walking Routes − Increase in the variety and level of public awareness campaigns. There have been several projects carried out over the past few years including: − Commercial food waste project for the City Centre. This project successfully brought about compliance with the regulations with regards to the correct disposal of Fats, Oils and Greases (FOGS). − As part of the Anti-Dumping initiative which was introduced in 2017 the waste enforcement team has over the last 3 years been part of nearly 20 projects. Projects include clean-ups, bulky collections, mattress amnesty and installation of CCTV. As part of these projects, we have successfully worked with other agencies such as the Gardai, probation service, local community groups and internal departments. These projects were aimed towards reducing illegal dumping by way of Education, Prevention, Abatement and Enforcement. − The establishment of the Waste Presentation Bye Laws (2019) has assisted in ongoing projects in housing estates and areas of the city where dumping of household waste is an ongoing problem. − Cork City Councils First Oil and Hazardous Noxious Substance (HNS) Contingency Plan was produced in 2019. Energy Office Cork City Council has achieved 31.5% improvement in energy efficiency since 2009. Parks & Recreation − Mardyke Gardens – Fitzgerald’s Park − New Playground Fitzgerald’s Park − Douglas Pool access road and car park − Clashduv Park Enhancement Works − Tank Field Enhancement Works − New Playground Bishopstown Park − Fitness Gyms installed at Fairfield, Gerry O’ Sullivan Park, Lough Mahon Park and Tramore Valley Park − Tramore Valley Park Opened