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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, December 17, 2018

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the Chief Executive if he has any proposals for development works on the Dodder Valley Park at Old Bawn; will he appreciate the view of the local community that further investment is required and will he make a statement?"

REPLY:

"Recent developments in Dodder Valley Old Bawn Park have included large scale development in the provision of a lit walking and cycling route as well as the significant investment of the red Dodder Park bridge, a route which has proven to be very popular and provides pedestrian and cycle access through this parkland and links several communities in the area. This route forms part of the Dodder Greenway, which once completed will further increase activity in this parkland providing for active recreation and increased passive surveillance.

There is also further development planned for Dodder Valley-Old Bawn in the construction of the proposed pavilion at this location.  This will provide changing / showering and lavatory facilities for users of the sports pitches / facilities in this area as well as storage facilities for the pitch equipment. The proposal for the pavilion in Old Bawn also includes for a car park which is a long awaited facility for this park and will greatly enhance the accessibility of the park for park users."