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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, March 26, 2018

QUESTION NO. 15

QUESTION: Councillor B. Leech

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would consider levelling the green space at Kilmartin Park?  This space has been used for bonfires over the years to bad effect.  There is shrubbery there which the residents do not want removed.  They would be happy if this could be used as a small football pitch with a goalpost included.  At present there is no children's play area there, this would help to promote sports activity in the area."

REPLY:

"There are no plans at present to carry out works on the green space at Kilmartin Park and there is currently no provision in the budget for this.  The removal of the mounded area and levelling, soiling and seeding of the area once excess soil is removed would constitute major works in this residential area which would present a number of practical problems.  One of these is the issue of disposal of the excess soil which would have to be done in accordance with current waste legislation and which would have the effect of adding substantial cost to such a project. 

The area will however be examined to determine if it is possible to establish either a play area or an area for football which would not necessitate such substantial construction works and cost.  It is not certain that such a development would prevent bonfires occuring there however it may help in this regard if the area is established as a play area for local children."