COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
QUESTION NO. 2
QUESTION: Councillor D. O'Brien
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report as to why there is no lighting in the evening in the Lucan Skate Park?"
REPLY:
The operation of the lights in the skate park discontinued early in 2017 following a safety audit undertaken in the Sports Centre. In an effort to restore lighting to the facility the Public Realm Section have been working to develop a system where the lights could be automated. The solution is somewhat complex as it is necessary to avoid a situation whereby the lights go off without warning while skaters are actively skating on site. An electrical contractor with lighting experience was engaged to explore all options to see if there is a practical solution available. Regrettably no practicable solution is forthcoming.