COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor Peter Kavanagh

"This committee calls for a report on drainage works relating to Rathcoole Park dog park, and requests that due consideration be given to natural drainage solutions such as wetlands, noting concerns about the Camac River and the proximity of alluvial woodlands which rely on flooding."

REPORT:

The drainage system to be installed at the proposed location of the Rathcoole Park dog run is required due to the nature of the ground conditions, the intended use for the area requires that a drainage system is needed to ensure that the dog run can be used throughout the year without becoming excessively wet and soft under foot during the winter.   The system designed is a sustainable drainage system which will utilise swales where possible, as well as flow restriction to ensure that flows to the Camac River remain unchanged and consistent with green field run-off.  There is no requirement for the development of a wetland as part of this scheme as the nature of the water discharge to the Camac will not change, it will continue to be green field run-off which does not require treatment.