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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

MOTION NO.18

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

This motion is prompted by the urgent need expressed by various community groups for accessible space, especially for the teenage youth community, in the Adamstown and wider Lucan area.

As efforts to extend the Adamstown Youth and Community Center (AYCC) and other projects progress, there remains a critical gap that can be immediately addressed by renting one of the units in the Adamstown Crossings. The demand for a dedicated space for community services, particularly for teenage youth, is pressing.

While the extension of the AYCC, the construction of the library, and other projects are underway, the realisation of these initiatives will inevitably take several years. Renting a unit in Adamstown Crossings provides a timely solution, offering an immediate venue for youth-centric services, and can accommodate other community services as well.

This motion seeks the support of council members to authorise management to initiate necessary enquiries into the feasibility of renting a unit in Adamstown Crossings for community use. This step aligns with our commitment to promptly address the needs of the community while awaiting the completion of larger-scale projects.

REPORT:

Within the phased Community Facility provisions of the Adamstown SDZ Planning Scheme, the next Community Facility to be delivered is the Civic Centre/Library Building, which is currently timetabled for 2025/2026 as part of Phase 6. The delivery of the new building is part of the Urban Regeneration Development Fund application, and is a collaborative process between the landowners, DHLGH and SDCC. There is potential for additional Civic/Community uses, as outlined and indicated within the development of Adamstown Castle (Development Area 1), but have not yet come forward due to ongoing construction in the surrounding area.

The Civic Centre/Library Building will contain both traditional library spaces as well as some additional Civic Community Space. Community Services will engage further with Planning Department to determine the potential of what can be accommodated within this additional space to help address some of the current locally identified needs.