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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

MOTION NO.4

MOTION: Councillor William Joseph Carey

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Area Committee agrees, that SDCC should bring forward a plan to enhance and upgrade the green area at the junction of Watery Lane and Woodford Walk to include refacing or replacing of the boundry wall with a more aesthetically pleasing structure.

REPORT:

The green area at the junction of Watery Lane and Woodford Walk is approximately 1.5 hectares in size.  A solid block boundary wall approximately 330 metres long encloses the open space on the two sides which face the road.  The remaining boundaries are comprised of residential garden walls with the exception of the Castle Close cul de sac which is used as a vehicle access point for maintenance purposes. 

There is one pedestrian entrance to the open space from Woodford Walk with an accessible ramp that leads down to the open space.  A K-barrier is located at the top of the ramp which restricts unauthorised access by vehicles.  Informal access can also be gained to the open space by stepping over the low boundary wall at Watery Lane.

There is one pitch on the open space which currently allocated to Newlands/Castle Park FC.  The club have the use of two 40’ containers which are located to the north of the pitch.  Other features within the open space which limit the extent of development include an ESB Sub Station and a Pylon.

An examination of the open space will be carried out in the current year with a view to identifying works that will enhance and upgrade the area.  Any proposals are subject to the identification of a source of funding to carry out the works.