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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 23, 2015

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor D. O'Brien

"That the Chief Executive give a detailed report on the Lucan leisure Centre.

What is the current financial position of the centre.

What is the current membership of the centre,

Is there a waiting list to join the centre.

Is the centre running at a profit."

REPORT:

Lucan Leisure Centre is managed on behalf of the Council by South County Dublin Leisures Services Ltd (a not for profit company). The company employs a cohort of fulltime and part time staff who manage the centre on an ongoing basis. As far as is practical the centre is run on a commercial basis and therefore a certain level of sensitivity must be applied to the release of figures.

In 2014 the Council invested significant capital resources to upgrade the facility and to improve the fabric of the building and its energy efficiency.

The sports hall operates at near capacity and meets the needs of at least 13 local groups and 7 schools. The Centre had 52,000 visitors in 2014.

The gym area which is on the first floor is one area which will require further investment in both its design and layout. There is a loyal but relatively small customer base of 200 members.

Consideration is at present being given to carrying out an upgrading of the floor area in the training room and this will allow additional classes to be accommodated. Currently there are 19 fitness classes per week. 

There is also a childrens pre-school on site which offers morning and afternoon sessions and also operates an afterschool service.

Overall the centres requires ongoing subvention to remain operational. This funding is provided by the management company and the Council. The shortfall was in the range of €80,000 for 2014.