COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (2)

Monday, April 27, 2009

HEADED ITEM NO. 5

HEADED ITEM: P. Department

UPDATE RE  SEAN WALSH PARK PLAYGROUND.

REPLY:

The development of the new playground at Sean Walsh Park has been a considerable success and has attracted large numbers of new visitors to the Park, particularly during the recent spell of fine weather.  However, since it has been opened to the public, there have been a number of concerns raised locally particularly in relation to car parking in Watergate Estate, security, litter and maintenance issues and the Parks Department is working to have these matters resolved as soon as possible.

The comprehensive CCTV security system installed in advance of the installation of the playground, has worked well in dealing with anti-social behaviour after park opening hours and the Garda Siochana have generally responded quickly to any incidents which have arisen. The playground will be closed for a short period later in the month so that outstanding snagging issues and equipment repairs can be carried out. Extensive landscaping works have also been carried out along the access routes through the park and in the environs of the playground, in recent weeks.

In relation to the previously anticipated parking problems at Watergate Estate, signs were recently erected by the Parks Department, directing traffic away from the Watergate entrance and to the existing public car-park located beside the Parks Depot, off the Whitestown Way. It is accepted however that these signs have not been fully complied with. The issue of further restricting parking in Watergate Estate by installing double yellow lines near the entrance to the Park, may be the best short term solution and has therefore been discussed with local residents. It is understood that a petition is being prepared in this regard and may be submitted to the County Council in the near future. In addition, it is understood that a recommendation to provide double yellow lines here and at other appropriate locations in Watergate Estate, will be listed by the Roads and Traffic Section, for consideration by the Members at the Traffic Management Meeting to be held next month.