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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE/FIRHOUSE/BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

MOTION NO. 4

MOTION: Councillor David McManus

That this committee calls on the Chief Executive to prioritise the repair of Rathfarnham Castle playground and provide a clear timetable for its completion to this committee as swings, bridges and playing equipment have fallen into disrepair and have been removed.

REPORT:

Rathfarnham Castle playground was installed some years ago and the equipment is now 15 years old. It  is still meeting the safety standards required however there’s a lot of wear and tear from intensive use over the years.

Due to a recent failure of the playground company who supplies the specific parts for this playground there has been some difficulty in obtaining parts to repair the playground and this has led to delays and equipment being out of use.

The project team will inspect the playground with operations and maintenance team and list all of the works required and make a plan for its repair. We will revert to the ACM with an update.