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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, January 27, 2020

QUESTION NO. 10

QUESTION: Councillor K. Mahon

"To ask the Chief Executive to update on any proposed user of the new pavilion in Dodder Valley and the timeframe for the upgrade of pitches in the area?"

REPLY:

"The pitches in Dodder Valley current planned / underway include: Mount Carmel where 1 grass soccer pitch, 1 grass athletics track are under construction and Old Bawn where the pitch upgrade includes 1 grass soccer pitch, 1 grass GAA sized pitch and 1 small underage grass GAA pitch (existing). 

Construction commenced on site on the grass pitch and athletic track at Dodder Valley Mount Carmel in October 2019. Following completion the area will need 12-18 months to establish. It is estimated that the facilities will be ready to use in Spring/Summer 2021, weather dependant.  The works at Oldbawn involves relocating a soccer pitch and the GAA pitch on existing grass. These facilities should be available for use in Spring 2020, again weather dependent. The small sized existing GAA pitch will be retained in its current position.

Once pitches are completed and playable these will also be allocated in line with the Council's Pitch Allocation/Sporting Facilities Policy and Conditions.

Regarding the new Pavillion at Old Bawn, the Council is currently in discussions with the contractor who has won the tender to install an automated booking system for the Pavillion, which will enable clubs to hire the facility for a specific date and time. This will enable increased shared usage of the Pavillion and allow increased access to the pavillion for a variety of clubs."