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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

MOTION NO. 14

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That the Chief Executive provides a timeframe for the reopening of the refurbished Lucan Leisure Centre, provides clarification that previous users such as the Naíonra and Lucan Shotokan Karate club are given first option for space in the future (as well as assistance in getting alternative accommodation in the meantime) and reaffirms that previously discussed long-standing clubs with large memberships in need of accommodation, such as Esker Boxing Club, be prioritised in any allocation.

REPORT:

Lucan Swimming Pool, with a total project cost of approximately €12.9million, is currently under construction with a projected completion date of late Q1/Q2 2022.  The original construction timetable has been severely affected by site shutdowns, restarts and restrictions related to Covid-19 health and safety measures.

Separately, the existing adjacent Lucan Leisure Centre has closed for urgent structural repairs and some refurbishment works with a budget for these works of €400k included in the Council’s Capital Programme.

it is not intended that the Council will operate the facilities directly - both facilities will be under combined management after an upcoming tender process to manage, operate and maintain the facilities.  This tender will highlight the importance of local involvement and access to the facilities and provision will be made to ensure that local sporting and leisure organisations, including leisure centre users at the time of closure, and also Esker Boxing Club, whose longstanding needs for facilities are recognised by the Council. will be prioritised for use of the new facilities.