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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TERENURE-RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE (2)

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

MOTION NO 5.

MOTION: Councillor C. Brophy

"That the Manager provide a statement on the progress of development work of the bowling green at Greenhills.  Can he please outline the proposed date for completion of all work, the restoration plans for the surrounding area and the type of permanent fencing that will surround the green when finished."

REPORT:

Works have re-commenced on the construction of the All Weather Bowling Green.  It is expected that construction works will be completed by December 2008/January 2009, subject to suitable weather conditions and the Parks Department being satisfied that the required level tolerances as set out in the specifications for the works have been achieved.

On completion of the Bowling Green, re-instatement works will be carried out to all areas impacted upon by the construction works.  These works will include the re-instatement of grass and tarmacadam areas, and car park extension works in the vicinity of Greenhills Community Centre and the re-instatement of parkland and playing pitches within Greenhills Park.  The timescale for implementing these reinstatement works will be subject to suitable weather conditions.

The completed Bowling Green will be enclosed by a limestone wall and railing which will incorporate a pedestrian gate and a maintenance access gate.