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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

QUESTION NO. 4

QUESTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

"To ask the Chief Executive to report on its recent submission to the Government for funding to complete works in Adamstown, including Airlie Park, to outline the estimated timeframe for commencement/completion of same, not just in terms of phasing, but also in terms of real-time information regarding construction plans obtained during discussions with the developers of Adamstown, to clarify once again that local needs will be taken into account in planning such a park, eg recreational facilities such as cricket, GAA, soccer etc; and if a statement can be made on the matter."

REPLY:

"On the 14 October 2016, the Planning Authority submitted a proposal to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) for €36 million in funding under the LIHAF in relation to key pieces of cross cutting infrastructure (e.g. roads, parks, etc) in Adamstown SDZ. The 6 key pieces of infrastructure for which funding was sought were: Construction of Loop Road 1, 2 and 3; the Celbridge Link Road and junction upgrade; a regional park (Tandy’s lane or Airlie park) and a community centre and sports hall. The delivery of this infrastructure is contingent on the phased provision of 2123 residential units over a 3 year period (i.e. January 2017 to December 2019).

Subject to receipt of LIHAF funding, it will be at this juncture that a detailed projected plan will be devised which will outline the phased delivery of the relevant infrastructure projects and associated residential units, including time frames for planning and construction. The DHPLG have indicated that a preliminary decision on funding applications will be made in mid-December 2016.

The SDZ Planning Scheme was amended in 2014 and involved extensive engagement with and input from the public. The SDZ Planning Scheme clearly sets out guidelines for recreational facilities to be provided for within the designated parks in Adamstown (Table 2.15 refers). All proposals, whether subject to LIHAF funding or not, must be in compliance with the requirements of the Planning Scheme."