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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNTY COUNCIL

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor William Joseph Carey

That this council requests the Chief Executive to examine the feasibility of SDCC opening a motocross track at a suitable location and to liaise with any motocross clubs established within the South Dublin area in achieving this goal. 

REPORT:

The potential of a motocross competition track has been considered on a number of occasions, particularly in the context of the Dublin Mountains. Following examination the proposal was not pursued due to concerns in relation to environmental issues, particularly noise and traffic, and the proximity to the Mountains SAC. Environmental issues will obviously form a fundamental part of the assessment of a similar proposal in any other part of the County.

However, the facilitation of alternative sports and recreation is supported both in the Tourism Strategy and in the County Development Plan which provides :

"CI12 Objective 6:

To support and facilitate the development of facilities for alternative recreational activities in the

County, such as BMX tracks, skateboard parks, motor-cross racing, cricket pitches, fishing and water–

based sports"