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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive make provision in the Rolling Capital Programme for any additional funding required for the planned upgrade of the Lucan Harriers athletic track, to be funded by way of Development Levies."

as per 54868

REPORT:

Significant capital expenditure has already been identified and approved by Council under the Recreation and Amenity programme that will be funded by way of development contributions, including the Lucan Swimming Pool. 

In 2015 South Dublin County Council was awarded €200,000 via the sports capital programme to resurface the athletics track in Lucan. This funding was awarded on foot of an application drawn up following a request for assistance from Lucan Harriers Athletics club. The application was submitted on the understanding that Lucan Harriers provided South Dublin County Council with proof of a substantial level of funding and a commitment to source the remainder required to complete the project as no funding would be committed by South Dublin to complete this redevelopment. The situation regarding funding has been communicated to Lucan Harriers throughout the process.

A further application was made in 2017 to complete phase 2 of the project (boundary fence and infield) with the same conditions attached. The Council is awaiting a decision from Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport on the 2017 call for funding.

The Council’s Public Realm and Sports & Recreation sections has provided support and assistance to Lucan Harriers to date and will continue to work with the club.

There is a proposal that the Community Initiative Fund (CIF) be rebranded in 2018 as a Community Infrastructure Grant with a maximum grant set and a requirement for matching own funding.

If provided for in the 2018 Budget Lucan Harriers may apply under this scheme for funding however it should be noted that each application will be considered on its own merits.