COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 167

MOTION: Councillor R. McMahon

Referece Section 4.5.0

To seek to refurbishing or restoring a working historic mill on the River Dodder, and would envisage that it would be a tourist amenity and educational centre – to include an interpretative centre for the River Dodder valley, a café and ancillary services to support such a venture.

REPORT:

The refurbishment and development of a working mill is beyond the strategic land use function of the County Development Plan. The proposed motion cannot be achieved through the County Development Plan and should be directed to the South Dublin Tourism Strategy.

Restorative works have taken place around Firhouse Weir following the preparation of a Conservation Plan under the South Dublin County Heritage Plan and the draw down of funding from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. Such an area could provide a more viable location for a tourist amenity and educational/interpretive centre. It is within this context that a more flexible motion is advised.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.

Include an objective under HCL Policy 10 (Liffey Valley and Dodder Valley) to promote and support the development of a tourist amenity and educational/interpretive centre, such as a demonstration mill for the Dodder Valley.