COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

QUESTION NO.  8

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"Can an update report be issued on the Newcastle Playspace.The Renewcastle group are beginning the new year with renewed enthusiasm and are determined that this is the year they make definitive progress on the issue. Could they get an understanding on where they are in this regard , or whether there is any updates before we begin formulating our plans?"

REPLY:

The Council has made contact with the Department of Education in relation to the provision of an interim site for a play space in Newcastle.  A response is awaited on this request.

In the meantime the firm that has recently acquired the future building lands has expressed an interest in providing a play space ahead of the housing construction. The firm has engaged a Landscape Architect to pursue this idea and when propsoals are available they will be discussed with the Council.  The Elected Members will be updated on progress but it will be some months before options will be available for discussion.