COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
MOTION NO. 9
MOTION: Councillor Peter Kavanagh
"This Area Committee calls for a report on the Corkagh Park Masterplan with particular regard to the popularity of the now-closed pet farm, to ask what plans are being discussed for that space."
REPORT:
Following a long period of partial closure and restricted public access to the pet farm, the Council was concerned about welfare of the birds and the ability to look after them properly. This led to the decision to rehome them. While there are no current proposals to reopen the pet farm, the future use of the area occupied by the pet farm will be considered as part of the progression of the Corkagh Park Masterplan.
The Corkagh Park Masterplan was presented to the Council in December 2019. Within the masterplan the central portion of the park referred to is designated as a proposed 'hub' zone. The Hub zone links the other areas of activity within the park and acts as a central unifying element and a focal point within the park. The masterplan contains a number of proposals for the Hub zone in its own right which include:
- Provide a plaza area with ornamental trees
- Provide an area for events
- Examine provision of a Cafe within plaza
- Provide benches / picnic areas
- Review the space around the courtyard building for community activity and incidental play
- Provide the walled garden as a possible area to extend events and activities
The Corkagh Park Masterplan is now progressing through the preliminary design stage. This stage will be subject to a Part 8 process with statutory public consultation. Surveys and site investigations are currently underway to inform same.