IBAL Report June09

IBAL Report June09


Gorey: 56th out of 60 towns / cities surveyed.
Gorey was a mixed town. Over half of the sites surveyed got the top litter grade i.e. six out of ten, but this was counterbalanced by two litter blackspots which brought down the overall ranking. Toberduff Roundabout was the worst of its kind in the country. Stream between Lidl and Toyota were both in a very bad way. Clough Approach Road was not quite so bad but if not addressed will only deteriorate even further.

Old Wexford Approach Road: Clean to European Norms. The overall impression created along this route was a positive one. The road surface / markings / signage were in good condition and the area was clear of litter.

Carney Approach Road: Clean to European Norms. The road works taking place along this road didn’t impact in any negative way on the litter situation – it was a clean and well maintained route.

Clough Approach Road: Serious Litter Problem. The litter was most pronounced in the area where there are resting trucks – it wasn’t just casual litter but general debris. This contributes to an overall unkempt appearance.

Dublin Approach to Toberduff Roundabout: Moderately Littered. There was a very definite litter presence along this route with a mix of both ‘old’ and ‘new’ litter. It took away from what is otherwise a well presented environment.

Toberduff Roundabout and Lay By: Litter Blackspot. This was a dreadful site – complete neglect pervaded – when was this area last thoroughly cleaned?

Car Park at Fire Station: Clean to European Norms. The car park was in good condition – clear of litter and well maintained. Care needs to be taken at the recycle facility within to ensure that there isn’t a build-up of litter.

Charlotte Close: Clean to European Norms. This was an excellent site – the individual properties were well maintained and the green area / ornamental trees were in good condition. Overall, a fresh and well cared for environment.

Stream between Lidl and Toyota: Litter Blackspot. It wasn’t just the river which was littered but the surrounding banks were covered in food related litter – coffee cups, fast-food wrappers and sweet papers. This area needs some serious attention.

Main Street: Clean to European Norms. The main street is particularly well served by litter bins – this seems to be conveying a ‘no nonsense’ approach to litter. It was a very clean and well maintained main street.

Lidl: Clean to European Norms. The car park at Lidl was clean and clear of litter.