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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor Eoin Ó Broin

"That this Area Committee agrees to explore the idea of using the building of the Old Swimming Pool in Clondalkin Leisure Centre, which is currently derelict, to create an arts performance and rehearsal space that could be used by groups such as Clondalkin Youth Band and Clondalkin Drama group. A possible name could be, Conservatoire Clondalkin."

REPORT:

The former swimming pool building in Clondalkin will require a detailed assessment to determine its feasibility for repair, refurbishment and potential development.  A feasibility study will include possible costs, timelines and works required and will be considered in conjunction withlocal stakeholder consultation on potential uses before any commitment is made to any proposed project at this location.  However, the Committee should be aware that a feasibility study has not yet been commissioned and will not commence until at least the second half of this year.  It is also likely that any proposed project here would represent a significant capital project and would take considerable time to progress in relation to funding, design, procurement, contract management and other factors.