COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

MOTION NO. 4

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"That this Committee asks South Dublin County Council to repair and fix the issue in Knockmitten Community Centre changing room that has a leak. The Centre got it checked and we are told it is not the underfloor heating as Council stated previously, the changing rooms cannot be used fully and pose a health and safety issue as many football players rely on this facility so this is an urgent matter."

REPORT:

The Council's Mechanical Inspector identified the underfloor heating as the source of the leak in the changing rooms  just prior to the introduction of COVID 19 restrictions.

Arrangements had been made for a contractor to disconnect a loop of the underfloor heating to resolve the problem. Due to current restrictions our Plumbing Contractor has not been in a position to visit and carry out the necessary works in relation to the under-floor heating leak.

The Council's Mechanical Inspector has been in touch with the Plumbing Contractors seeking an update as to when they might expect to visit and will contact the Centre Manager to arrange access when necessary.

 The Council had also arranged for a portion of the plasterboard ceiling in the corridor leading to the changing rooms to be removed so we could better identify possible ingress of water from the roof at that location. I can confirm this has been done. However, until we have some significant rainfall this cannot be examined further.