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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"That this committee supports Clondalkin Tidy Towns in the building of a Memorial to locals who died in World War 1." 

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council is supportive of Clondalkin Tidy Towns (CTT) in their endeavours to develop a memorial garden in Clondalkin Park. Phase 1 of the project commenced in February/March 2020 with the planting of 34 Sorbus aucuparia trees on a site in Clondalkin Park. The trees were supplied by SDCC and planted by SAP Landscaping Ltd who were working on behalf of CTT. The planting proceeded at the time to ensure the survival of the trees while the details of the plan were being worked on. The trees have established well and a further 2 trees will be provided as requested by CTT for planting this winter. A chestnut pale fence was erected at the back of the garden in Q3 to define the area.

Prior to progressing onto any further yet to be approved development there are a number of issues which are still outstanding. The draft plan which was discussed with CTT at the Tidy Towns meeting on 29th January has still not been approved nor agreed. Additional detail is required for approval prior to further works being carried out. In addition, details of how the works are being funded should be provided.

While the memorial stone was mentioned at the meeting the Public Realm Section is not in a position to agree to it. This would have to be evaluated by a committee chaired by the Mayor as set out in the Infrastructure naming, provision of memorials and plaques policy.