COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor William Joseph Carey

"This Committee deplores the act of wanton vandalism that caused the damage to the playground slide at Corkagh Park and asks that the Chief Executive take action to secure the playground area after closing times and that this matter be brought to the attention of An Garda Siochana and also that SDCC commits to the repair and restoration of the slide as soon as is possible."

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council is very disappointed with the recent fire which damaged the playground slide in Corkagh Park.  It was with great regret that the slide had to be temporarily decommissioned as a result.  The slide has been brought back into use following a full internal and external clean from the starting point to the run-out area at the base of the slide.  The cleanup also included the top of the tower which had suffered smoke damage.  Further works are still required on the reinstatement of the area at the bottom of the slide.

The original playground which was first constructed on this site was secured with a boundary post and wire fence when it was initially installed. It quickly became apparent that due to the isolated nature of the location within the park and the many access points that were used to gain entry to the facility, that it was not possible to retain an intact boundary fence. For this reason, the fence was removed and subsequently a fence was not provided when the playground was recently upgraded. The current position will be examined to see if any security improvements can be made.

The Gardaí have been informed of the incident.