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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

MOTION NO. 12

MOTION: Councillor Derren Ó Brádaigh

Considering the success and usage of the skatepark facility in Griffeen Park, the teenage population size in Lucan and the projected overall growth ahead, to now request that the manager examines the existing skatepark with a view to enlarging this sporting amenity - furthermore that consideration is given over for the provision of a second skatepark within the development of the Airlie Park in Adamstown.

REPORT:

Public Realm has noticed an increase in interest and activity at the existing skatepark facility at Griffeen Park. This may be aligned to greater interest in local parks and outdoor facilities as a result of confinement to local areas during Covid, or deplacement of young people normally involved in team sports which were suspended during Covid to other activities, or a change in interests or demographics. However the increase in activity is welcomed. If the increase in activity is sustained the council can examine the options available in terms of expanding existing skating facilites or providing new ones; all subject to identification of a suitable location and allocation of budget for same. Just to note there are a number of construction projects underway or imminent at that section of Griffeen Park at present. Airlie Park is under construction in line with the planning permission obtained by the developers of the land which was what was tendered for construction. It does not include provision of a skatepark; but once construction is completed and the land is transferred to the council it can be considered for additional facilities in line with needs in the area and budget availability.