COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

MOTION NO. 12

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

"That the Chief Executive present proposals for the acquisition of lands in Newcastle that could provide for open space such as a public park and play space, in the context of the detailed discussions held during the Draft Development Plan meetings."

REPORT:

The long term plans for a new park in Newcastle are included in the adopted Newcastle Local Area Plan. Whilst progress on implementing this plan has slowed due in the main to the recent economic downturn there are now signs that the impediments to restarting development in this area are being removed.  This park will accommodate a larger play space area as well as other active recreation facilities.  In terms of providing local play spaces it is intended to shortly examine the current provision of open spaces in the Newcastle area to determine if there are any that may be suitable for this purpose.