COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 26 2023

MOTION NO.13

MOTION: Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh

That the Manager to explore suitably safe, eco-friendly and durable planter boxes for the green space area in Balgaddy, to replace the unsustainable 'tin-like' material used in this regard as part of last year's 'Better Block' community initiative - furthermore this committee now agrees to upscale and broaden this as a project involving local residents of the community.

REPORT:

The Better Blocks event took place in Balgaddy in July 2022. This 2-day community led event supported residents to get creative and design a safe, welcoming neighbourhood space for all ages and backgrounds. As part of this initiative planters were provided on the open space beside the playground and Méile An Rí Green and have been maintained by the local community for the last year.

The planter boxes were recently removed as they were in poor condition and the Council is currently considering a proposal for a collaborative initiative with the community Gardaí and the local primary school to plant eco-friendly shrubs in new containers. The Council are in favour of upscaling and broadening this project with engagement from the Local Community. Local residents have advised they are willing to take part in initial planting, but the ongoing maintenance of the planters is a concern. The success of the project will depend on the active involvement of local residents and community groups. The Council's estate management team is seeking to identify community groups and representatives to take the lead on this project.