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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

QUESTION NO. 4

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on the recent Public Meeting held in County Library to discuss the proposed Pavilion at Dodder Valley Park Tallaght and in reporting will he respond to the concerns expressed at that Meeting regarding the design and location and also the question of the need for effective drainage of pitches in the Park. 

REPLY:

A Public Meeting was held in the County Library on the 25^th November 2015 with the residents from the Old Bawn Area to discuss the proposals that are currently out for Public Consultation in connection with the proposed pavilion for Old Bawn Park, Dodder Valley. Over 430 houses were circulated in advance by leaflet drop to inform the residents of the meeting.

Approximately 60 people attended the meeting (although only 34 signed the attendance sheet).

The two main issues that were of concern to the attendance were the proposed location and the design of the pavilion. The issue of the drainage of the pitches – it was indicated that these were not fit for play due to the alleged poor drainage - was also raised.

All of the issues raised and discussed have been noted and will be considered. The public have until 4pm on the 18^th December to make formal observations or submissions on the plans. When these have been examined a report and recommendation will be prepared and brought before Council, early in 2016.