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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

HEADED ITEM NO. HI 20

Part 8 Public Consultation for proposed Skatepark at Clondalkin Park, beside Clondalkin Leisure Centre

REPORT:

The County Council was awarded a provisional allocation of €100,000 towards the cost of constructing a skate park in Clondalkin Park, under a recent round of the Sports Capital Grant programme, operated by the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport. The terms of the grant scheme require the Council to frontload the full cost of the project, estimated to cost €150,000. The terms of the scheme also require a 30% match funding contribution from the Council towards the completed project. 

The County Council, recognising the significant public demand for the development of a skatepark in the Clondalkin area,  is bringing forward this proposal under Part 8 of the Planning & Development Act, 2000. The purpose of seeking Part 8 approval is to ensure that necessary planning approval, required under the terms of the grant scheme, is in place so that when the necessary finance is identified, the project can proceed to construction, without unnecessary delay. 

A suitable site for the Skatepark in the vicinity of the all-weather pitches at Clondalkin Leisure Centre has been identified. This site is very convenient and is currently unused and with some realignment of fencing in the area can be fully enclosed/secured at very reasonable cost. Subject to the necessary planning approvals being received, it is proposed to undertake the construction of the skatepark on a phased basis using specialist skatepark contractors, as funds become available. The detailed design of the skatepark will be developed in consultation with local user groups and the management of the Leisure Centre.

A layout map is available at the meeting.

It is recommended that, subject to the agreement of the Members, that the proposal be put out on public display.