COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, September 23, 2019

QUESTION NO. 21

QUESTION: Councillor K. Mahon

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on repair work to the pool at Tallaght Leisure Centre, Jobstown, and please outline the current workings and capacity of the pool?"

REPLY:

"The issues in Tallaght Leisure are complex; to date general repairs have been carried out to the boom and movable floor.  This is to ensure the stability of the boom in the upright position and that the movable floor can continue to be used for classes.  A complete overhaul of the system, would involve emptying the pool to carry out extensive repairs to the floor and boom which would take 2/3 weeks at an estimated cost of €130-150k. This would get the Pool in Tallaght back to full operational capacity.  However, there is no guarantee that the repair would last beyond a few years. The preferred option is to tender for a full replacement of the existing system, however, the estimated cost is €450k. While this would provide a long-term solution which would allow the pool to operate to its full potential, budgetary constraints must be taken into account. In the interim 25M lane swims are available in Clondalkin Leisure Centre.’  

 In addition, a routine lifting inspection has been carried out in Tallaght Leisure Centre to ensure everything complies with Health and Safety Regulations.  The passenger lift and ropes were already inspected and validated for 6 months. As a part of this inspection the lifting hoist (beside the pool) has to be inspected by an independent body which has been arranged."