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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 27, 2017

MOTION NO. 3

MOTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to present an update on his plans for the promised works at Butler/McGee Park as previously raised on an all party approach at our meetings; will he explain the delay in providing the fencing and also confirm consultations he has had with the local community noting their concerns in the matter and will he make a statement."

REPORT:

"A commitment was given to the Tallaght Area Committee at the October 2016 meeting that fencing would be erected at Butler McGee Park along the frontage of the park at Drumcairn Parade.  Following a tendering process for this an order was placed with JPK Fencing for the supply and erection of fencing as required by the tender.  The Council was notified that fabrication of the fencing would not commence until January and that installation would take place in late January/early February.  Unfortunately a delay occured in fabrication which resulted in installation being delayed to mid February.  Installation is well under way at present and is due to be completed by the end of the month.

Following discussions on the matter at the November meeting of this area committee it was agreed that the Council's Estate Management Section would be consulted on the matter, as they had had discussions with local residents.  Estate Management advised at the time that there were no issues but that residents were anxious to see the fencing erected as soon as possible.  An issue has arisen since the commencement of installation with regard to access to the park from Drumcarin Parade, and I can confirm that the fencing contractor has been asked to make provision for a pedestrian access to the park at this location."