COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

MOTION NO.1

MOTION: Councillor T. Gilligan

That this Area committee comments on the state of some of our open green spaces left after trucks, vehicles, have done work such as installation equipment or planting trees etc, case in point : 2 trees planted on green opposite SIAC at roundabout. Also in some instances the green at the community centre

REPORT:

The open space in Clondalkin Park near St Johns Wood estate was recently damaged when a vehicle which was carrying out maintenance works travelled across soft ground.  This resulted in wheel ruts being created in the ground.  The location where the damage occurred will be reinstated as soon as ground conditions improve and the works can be carried out without causing any further damage. 

It has not been possible to establish the exact cause of the wheel ruts on the green opposite the SIAC roundabout.   As tree planting is usaully done during the winter months when the ground is both wet and soft it is always possible that it will get damaged on occasions.  In those circumstances it is necessary to return to site when the ground has dried and firmed up to carry out the necessary repairs. The area in question has been listed for reinstatement as soon as ground conditions are suitable to facilitate the works.