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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/FONTHILL AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

QUESTION NO. 18

QUESTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

To ask the Chief Executive Officer to give an update on all projects planned under the heading public realm in the Lucan Electoral area and any funding that has been set aside for these projects and what will happen next and if he will make a statement on the matter

REPLY:

In general, construction projects carried out by 3rd party contractors were paused during the Covid-19 lockdown phase. Since the phased lifting of Covid-19 restrictions the Council has been engaging with Contractors to ensure safe return to work of projects underway at the time of the lockdown. The Covid-19 crisis will have some impact on existing construction projects and projects going forward in terms of both programme and resources required to deliver same, but the Council will work with design teams and contractors to minimise adverse impacts as much as possible. The following is a list of public realm projects underway and currently planned within the LEA:

Sports Capital Grant Projects:

These are projects funded via the Sports Capital Grant programme and are at various stages. Lucan Airlie Park pitch; tender completed. Lucan Athletic Track Phase 2 commenced discussions with local club prior to Coivd 19 restrictions.

Pavillion Programme:

Funding for the pavillion programme is sought via the Sports Capital Grant programme. The pavillion at Griffeen Park has funding in place, recently completed Part 8 stage and will commence on site following agreement of detail design and tender. The works also require the relocation of a ESB line and co-ordination with the Lucan Pool works currently underway. Funding of €200,000 has also recently been allocated via the Sports Capital Grant programme for a Pavillion at Collinstown Park.

Astro Pitch Programme:

An Astro Pitch is planned for Airlie Park at Adamstown SDZ and has recently gone to tender; this is funded via the LIHAF programme, (see Airlie Park below). (Further Astro pitches are planned as part of the Clonburris SDZ plan and will be delivered via development processes).

Playspace programme:

Waterstown playground extension: nearing completion. Collinstown Playground: Contractor on site.

Teenspace Programme:

Funded via the capital programme. Esker: Design underway. Collinstown: Contractor on site. Phase 2 is currently being planned and under consideration.

Tandy’s Lane Park, Adamstown:

Funded via the LIHAF programme. This park is currently under construction by Clonmel Enterprises.

Airlie Park, Adamstown:

Funded via the LIHAF programme. Final stage of the construction tender is underway.

Improvement Works Programme:

An update on the Improvement Works Programme as presented at the County Council meeting on 11^th February 2020 under Headed item 17 is provide in the table below.

Location	Description	Cost	Status
Esker Cemetery	Surface car park phase 1 to include drainage	€50,000	Level survey is being prepared for car park. Tender has been advertised for surfacing.
Esker Cemetery	Upgrade road within cemetery	€20,000	Public Realm liaising with Roads Dept regarding the extent of works.
Griffeen Valley Park	Raise footpath opposite Johnsbridge to alleviate flooding	€35,000	Feasibility of project is under review having regard to proximity to river.
Griffeen Valley Park	Entrance upgrade works at Newcastle Road car park	€30,000	Orders have been issued to ESB, Electrical contractor & automated gate contractor.   New gate has been manufactured.   Works to commence on site in Q3.
Griffeen Valley Park	New path in woodland opposite side to swimming pool site	€10,000	Tender has been advertised for surfacing.
Lucan Demesne	Install native tree trail	€10,000	Trees have been planted. Awaiting delivery of signs.
Waterstown Park	Provide gates at Waterstown Avenue	€10,000	Complete
Waterstown Park	Install native tree trail	€10,000	Trees have been planted. Awaiting delivery of signs.
Woodview Heights	Path across footpath	€5,000	Tender has been advertised for surfacing.