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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, for discussion, on planned playing facility improvements and developments at Hermitage Park and Griffeen Valley Park, to support Esker Celtic FC and Lucan Sarsfields GAA respectively."

REPORT:

Esker Celtic FC: Shockwave treatment was carried out to the pitch at Hermitage Park extension on Thursday 22^nd September. This operation helps to improve drainage and aeration by fracturing the ground over which the machine travels. An increase in the quality of the grass sward should follow through stimulated root growth. This pitch has been also listed for consideration for drainage works in the 2017 Public Realm Improvement Works Programme.

A 10m x 5m compound for the storage of goals will be provided in Hermitage Park extension in the vicinity of the roundabout at Ballyowen Lane/St Lomans Road junction. Tenders have been invited for the supply and installation of this facility.

Lucan Sarsfields GAA: The Club recently met with the Council to discuss its Strategy document 2020 Vision. The Council will work closely with the Club to aid it in the development of the strategy.