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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

QUESTION NO.  3

QUESTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

"To ask the Manager for a report on Waterstown Park including incidents of anti-social behaviour and if the level of usage/footfall has increased since the outdoor gym was installed."

REPLY:

The majority of anti-social behaviour in Waterstown Park takes place during the hours of darkness after the park has closed and our staff have finished work for the day. It is not unusual to experience an increase in anti-social behaviour when the weather is mild however this tends to decline during the winter months as the seasons change.  Recent anti-social issues in Waterstown Park relate to the use of unauthorised quads in the park.  There were 2 incidents in late November.  In both incidences staff intervened and were successful in preventing one group from unloading a quad from their vehicle.  The Park Rangers and Gardaí were contacted in relation to the second incident.

While there are no records kept of usage of the fitness equipment local staff have indicated that they are used regularly and this is reflected in the increased footfall.