COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

MOTION NO. 10

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

This committee asks the Chief Executive for an update on the Dog Park extension/enhancements at Griffeen Park  If management could indicate to members if they are considering a dog park for the Adamstown area/new parks, given its expected to have a significant population upon completion of the sdz. Also following my earlier motion passed on the dog park improvements to ask if the agreed 'pictograms' have been sourced

 REPORT:

The upgrade of the dog run commenced in early 2021 at the entrance nearest the river Griffeen. Universal access improvements were made at this entrance and new benches and hardstanding were provided. The dog run extension fence works were completed in November/December 2021 and the overall area has been increased in size. A new access path has been provided to the yet to be constructed second entrance opposite Johnsbridge estate. Fabrication of gates for this entrance will commence in Q1 and the access will be completed thereafter. Upgrading the signage will be the final phase of works and pictograms which have yet to be finalised will be included.

The Planning for Airlie Park and Tandy's Lane Park was carried out by the landowners / developers of both those parks in accordance with the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone. Planning permission was granted and the parks do not contain a dog run. Both these parks are funded by LIHAF funds, as per the grants of planning permission. Tandy's Lane Park is now built, and Airlie Park is under construction. These projects, during their construction stage, are being managed by the Planning Dept. There is no funding at present to add in an additional dog run to the parks.