COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

QUESTION NO. 23

QUESTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

To ask the Chief Executive if the Council could arrange for the new management company for the swimming pool/leisure centre to meet with the elected members at the earliest opportunity to share feedback about previous user requirements in the facility, to discuss additional community need specific to the area and to discuss ways of maximising service outside of areas covered by contract that would be considered executive functions by the Council, possibly as part of a site visit of completed areas as previously requested; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

REPLY:

This €13m+ project to deliver a new swimming pool in Lucan has been under construction since May 2019 and while significant works are still due for completion on the project, it is expected to be completed in summer 2023.Separately, the process for the engagement of an operator to manage, operate and maintain the Lucan Leisure Campus, comprising the swimming pool and the existing leisure centre is now complete and Aura Leisure are being appointed as campus operators. They are mandated in their contract to both ensure appropriate access to the facility for local schools, community and sports groups and to reasonably accommodate prior user groups.  They are also required to provide dedicated space for Esker Boxing Club and have been put in contact with Naoínra Mhairín to explore options to provide suitable space for childcare operations. SDCC will arrange an opportunity for local Councillors to meet with Aura representatives when they have their operating team in place.