COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE
Monday, November 27, 2017
QUESTION NO. 18
QUESTION: Councillor D. Richardson
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the current status on Brittas and Saggart play space programme.
REPLY:
"Introduction
The Play Space Programme will conclude at the end of 2018. The programme has been very successful to date and taking into account the difficulties encountered during the early phases.
Delivery to date
The following 17 play space projects have been constructed to date:
Lucan
- Griffeen Avenue, Lucan
- Sarsfield Park, Lucan
- Hermitage Park, Lucan
- Riversdale Estate
Clondalkin
- Quarryvale Park, Clondalkin
- Rathcoole Park
- Knockmitten Park
Tallaght Central
- Aylesbury Park
- Avonbeg Park
- Sean Walsh Park
Tallaght South
- Brookview Estate
- Killinarden
Templeogue-Terenure
- Kilnamanagh (Tree Park and Park Hill)
- Kingswood
- Beechfield Park
Rathfarnham
- Ballycragh Park
- Glendoher Par
In addition:
- The new Natural Playground in Tymon Park has opened to great acclaim.
- In Griffeen Valley Park the playground has been refurbished.
- Funding has been allocated through the Public Participation Network 300K – Have Your Say Campaign for the construction of a new playground in Waterstown Park, Liffey Valley
Planned Programme to the end of 2018
The programme to the end of 2018 was presented at all ACMs in June 2017; taking into account the projected finances remaining (on that date in June); these locations represent the current programme priority in the Tallaght Electoral Area:
TALLAGHT CENTRAL
- Ballymount
- Old Bawn Park
TALLAGHT SOUTH
- Jobstown Park / McGee Park
- Killinarden Park
Those locations that remain on the previous list which may not be completed in this particular Five Year Programme can be considered in future years under the normal 3 year rolling capital programme. Saggart and Brittas were proposed as possible locations in addition to the original programme (i.e. funding and resources would require sourcing). An initial, informal feasibility assessment showed that Saggart and Brittas variously present challenges in relation to locational requirements, insurance requirements and / or ownership of lands. However, after delivery of the priority list, and subject to available resources, the Council can pursue the options that were previously communicated with regard to these 2 locations. Some legal advice and other issues are required to be resolved in relation to both."