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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

MOTION NO. 13

MOTION: Councillor M. Johansson

That the Chief Executive investigate the possibility of a second skatepark in the Lucan area, there is a lot of young people in the area and with more expected in the coming years, particularly around the Adamstown area, there is a need for a second park.

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 it may be related to changing interests and 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.