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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

MOTION NO. 14

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

CATHAOIRLEACHS BUSINESS

"This Committee requests that the Manager Responsible provide an update on the provision of a children's play area in Waterstown Park.  There are an increased number of children in the community and they are most deprived as most of 'Old Palmerstown' i.e. the cell between the N4 and Kennelsfort Road with some 2000 houses, has no open space and geographically they are cut off by the M50 from many of the facilities in the County including play areas, libraries, etc.  The provision of the children's play area at Waterstown Park at this time would compliment the outdoor adult gym and increase the footfall in this beautiful park which would in turn be a security bonus thus helping the Council save money over the long period."

REPORT:

The provision of a playground in Waterstown Park has been a long time ambition of the Council and indeed such a facility was included in the Masterplan presented to the Elected Members in 2003.  As Waterstown Park forms part of the Liffey Valley Regional Park, it is appropriate that the play facility should be large enough to cater for both the wider Palmerston Area as well as vistors from further afield. 

Arrangements are being made to commence the preparation of a design for a playground for Waterstown Park for Part 8 Public Consultation.