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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

MOTION NO. 12

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"To ask for a elected members visit to the site for the Heritage centre be arranged and to ask for a report update on the centre to include employment opportunities and updates on Tenders and any other information."

REPORT:

Construction is ongoing on the Round Tower Visitor Centre in Clondalkin and the centre is currently scheduled to open in May/June 2017.

The Council have also procured an interpretative planning and design company to research and implement the interpretative plan and materials for the exhibition areas of the Centre. This work is ongoing at present with a target for installation in April next year.

A contracted operator is currently being sought through a procurement process to manage the café, retail and visitor elements of the Centre and associated employment will be the responsibility of that contractor.

Members of this Committee will also be aware from consultations during the summer period that the Council is also currently developing a Feasibility Plan for the enhancement of Corkagh Park and its integration with Clondalkin Village and the Round Tower as an integrated experience for tourists and locals alike.

With regard to the requested site visit, the Council's Architectural Team managing the construction project will be consulted to establish the optimum time for such a visit given the ongoing construction programme, associated health & safety requirements etc.