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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, April 15, 2019

QUESTION NO. 12

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on actions being taken to protect open spaces throughout Tallaght from the menace of scramblers; will he give details of such proposed works at each location and will he make a statement.

REPLY:

To date commitments have been given to carry out works at the following list of locations in the Tallaght area, to protect parks and open spaces from damage by scramblers and quad bikes.  These works are provided for in the current year in either the revenue budget or the capital budget.  The estimated overall cost of the works listed is €350,000 and it will be necessary to tender for these works in accordance with proper procurement procedures.  The tender process for works at Bancroft Park, Dodder Valley Park and Tymon Park is due to commence in the coming days and tenders for other works will follow thereafter.

• Completion of fencing around Butler McGee Park along Cookstown Road,
• Construction of a 1.2m high reinforced concrete wall at Knockmore Crescent and Drive to prevent access to Killinarden Park,
• Installation of railings on top of the stud wall at Jobstown Park along Glenshane Drive, 
• Works at the entrances to Dodder Valley Park from Seskin view Road and Old Bawn Road,
• Works at the entrance to the Basketball arena and at points along the access road and at the boundary of Tymon Park with the arena's overflow car park, and
• Fencing at the Greenhills Road side of Bancroft Park as well as alterations to existing entrances and railings at Castle Park and Tymon North Gardens.