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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 12, 2024

QUESTION NO. 8

QUESTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

To ask the Chief Executive to outline the timeline for delivery of full size GAA/Rugby pitches, soccer pitches, hockey pitches and cricket grounds, including all weather pitches within the Clonburris SDZ (that covers three LEAs). The report should include current three-year plans and likely future plans in terms of numbers of pitches of various kinds to be delivered between now and 2035; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

REPLY:

Clonburris SDZ contains 3 significant areas of open space including a Canal Park, Griffeen Valley Park extension and Na Cluainte Park. A Parks and Landscaping Strategy (PLS) has been agreed as per the requirements of the Clonburris Phasing Programme and this report provides high level information on the future plans for these parks and the wider open space network. This plan is available at the following link Parks-and-Landscape-Strategy.pdf (clonburris.ie)

A Design Team is currently being appointment to develop a detailed planning application and delivery strategy for these Parks. It is expected that a planning application (or applications) will be submitted for approval in early 2025. This work will advance the detail included in the agreed Parks and Landscape Strategy and will set the exact quantum and location for future pitches and community spaces. URDF funding has been earmarked to deliver these parks and pitches but this funding is subject to a final planning application approval and business case.   

In terms of pitches; the Parks and Landscape Strategy, as submitted by the Developers of the Clonburris SDZ, includes for the provision of 5 No. soccer sized pitches (natural grass) and 1 No. GAA sized / multi sport Artificial Grass Pitch and 1 No. soccer sized / multi-sport Artificial Grass Pitch within the SDZ area.