COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

MOTION NO. 21

MOTION: Councillor V. Casserly

To call on the manager for an update on the development and design of a sensory Garden in Griffeen Park as previously motioned and agreed in December 2019.

REPORT:

The site of the sensory garden in Griffeen Valley Park is the wooded area on the north side of the River Griffeen near King Johns Bridge. The sensory garden makes use of the natural woodland in this area. Preparation works commenced in 2020 with the removal of dead and dangerous trees within the area chosen.   Construction of a meandering footpath through the woodland is currently underway and it is expected that the works will be completed in Q1. The path links up with the pedestrian/vehicle entrance on Griffeen Road and winds its way through the woodland leading out towards King Johns Bridge. Users of this new route will get a closer view of the River Griffeen and hear the river as they travel along the path.