COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor M. Johansson

That the Chief Executive investigate the potential for the use of lands near Grange Castle like the site marked on the attached map by Lynch's lane (although I believe that this particular site is in Clonburris SDZ) for the provision of a Motocross track.

REPORT:

A motion in relation to this matter was discussed and agreed as part of the County Development Plan as follows:-

‘To support and where possible identify a location for the development of a Motocross track and support any applications for national funding where available’.

The Active South Dublin Local Sport and Physical Activity Plan is currently in development and being overseen by the Community Department. This will require involvement and engagement from all relevant Departments of the Council e.g. planning, roads, public realm, property etc. and will provide the opportunity to discusss desirable and optimum facilities and the best location for same. To date background research and stakeholder research is ongoing and this request will be put forward for consideration.

The site referenced in the motion is identified as a park area in the Clonburris SDZ. There is an approved Parks and Landscaping Strategy (available on clonburris.ie website) as part of the Clonburris SDZ which sets out the strategy for the parks. A motocross is not part of it to date.