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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

"That this Area Committee requests the Manager to provide an update on the Lucan Community Development Initiative including any proposals to secure the most effective use of Lucan Sports & Leisure Centre."

REPORT:

Work has commenced on phase one of the Lucan Community Development Initiative.  Five schools have been selected and contact has been made with the key stakeholders. A series of engagements are scheduled for the next two months. The views and needs of the participants will be used to craft a report which will assist in prioritising and progressing the use of the available community assets.  This work is being carried out by the Community workers in the area in addition to their regular day-to day work.

The most effective use of Lucan Leisure Centre is currently under consideration and must be viewed in the context of South Dublin Leisure Services, which also runs both Tallaght and Clondalkin Leisure Centres. When considering the options, there are a number of factors which need to be taken into account. These include the current user groups, the nature of the facilities provided on site at Lucan Leisure Centre, the financial viability of the Centre and SDLS, as well as the demand for community space in the Lucan area.

The Lucan Community Develoment Initiative is expected to supply up-to-date and relevant information which will be of considerable use when considering how best to optimise the use of Lucan Leisure Centre.