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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 13, 2021

HEADED ITEM NO. 14

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND - FOR NOTING

The Community Infrastructure Fund of €350,000 provided in the Council’s 2021 Revenue Budget offered community groups, including sports clubs, the opportunity to apply for funding to assist with the costs of either constructing new facilities or for the modernisation and/or expansion of existing facilities.  Groups could apply online for grants ranging from a minimum of €5,000 up to a maximum of €50,000 during the period from 11th October to 5th November 2021 to respond to locally identified needs within their communities.

Applications were assessed based on the proposed projects' local community impact, value for money, funding, sustainability and viability.  Accordingly, the following community infrastructure grants are approved under the 2021 fund:

Facility/Group	Project	Amount Approved
Bush Centre, Foxdene	Essential repair/upgrade works/ CCTV upgrade	€30,000
Bawnogue Youth and Community Centre	Accessibility works/upgrades	€18,500
Fettercairn Community & Youth Centre	Hall upgrade works	€24,000
Glenasmole Community Assiocation CLG	Fit out works for community centre extension	€45,000
Greenhills Community Centre	Energy efficiency centre upgrade	€35,000
Kingswood Community & Leisure Centre CLG	Hall upgrade works	€20,000
Rathcoole Community Council CLG	Community centre fire safety works	€50,000
St. Marks Youth Club	CCTV upgrade	€15,000
St. Marks GAA Club	Clubhouse roof renovation	€35,000
Tallaght Athletic Club	Running track improvements	€27,500
Thomas Davis GAA Club	Accessibility works/upgrades to clubhouse	€30,000
Willington Scouts Den	Energy efficiency centre upgrades	€20,000
	Total	€350,000