Reply - M8 - Perrystown and Marian Road play spaces

COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

MOTION NO.8

MOTION: Councillor P. Foley

"That the Chief Executive provide an update on the consultation process for both the Perrystown and Marian Road play spaces. Could the proposed location for the play space at Perrystown be advised, if available."

REPORT:

"Both Perrystown and Marian Rd are included in the Councils 5 Year Play Space Programme (2014- 2018) as presented to Councillors in February 2014.

The objectives for the programme are as follows:

Delivery of play settings for children; that provide opportunities for play in ways that develop their imaginations.
Delivery of the play spaces in the immediate vicinity of where children live.
The play spaces will increase the attractiveness of the local area in which they reside.
The delivery of robust play areas that are less susceptible to vandalism.

Marian Rd was initially listed on the 2015 programme but due to delays on other sites the project was delayed. On September 16^th 2015 South Dublin County Council held an information meeting with BDRA in the Ballyroan Community Centre. At the meeting the rational for the play space programme was presented and and it was outlined (at that stage) that further consultations would be commenced in Marian Rd and in Elkwood. Examples of the work done elsewhere around the county were presented and the presentation was well received. This consultation however was considered to be a preliminary contact only.

A community consultation meeting was held on the 19th of September regarding a playspace at Marian Road. This meeting was very well attended. The council presented information on the playspace programme and attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and make comments. A wide range of opinion was expressed at the meeting. The council is currently reviewing the information received at the meeting and will inform the area committee members and attendees of the next steps in relation to consultation as committed to at the meeting.

With regard to Perrystown there has been a number of contacts with local residents and two possible options have been proposed to date: a play area at Perrystown Community Centre and a play trail through various locations in Perrystown. An information meeting is required to further discuss the options and this will be arranged by the council."