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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.

MOTION: Councillor A. Hayes, Councillor S. Moynihan

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the pavilion strategy, specifically with respect to the planned pavilions for Griffeen and Collinstown Parks, the parameters that are being revised, consultation that has taken place with regard to same, and implications that this has for the programme and if he will make a statement on the matter.

REPORT:

The Sports Pavillions programme provides for changing rooms within parks to serve a number of sports pitches; the following list of pavillions county-wide was agreed by the Council:

The pavilions have been funded via SDCC's capital budget with additional required funding via the sports capital grant application process. To date, SDCC have been successful with applications for Sports Capital Grants for five of the above pavilions and SDCC will continue to seek funding for such projects going forward.

In relation to the programme progress in general: Old Bawn Pavilion has finished on site and is open and operational. Griffeen Park Pavilion Corkagh Park and Dodder Valley Mt. Carmel have all achieved Part 8 Planning permission. However, several recent tender processes to progress the construction of the programme have been unsuccessful and SDCC are now reviewing the pavillion build proposals to achieve better value for money and ensure progression of pavilion delivery. During the review, additional locations are being considered, as it is several years since the programme was developed. The review is considering a modular build system and a procurement strategy that will best fit delivery. The existing pavillion programme locations are not proposed to be changed. SDCC are currently meeting with clubs with allocated pitches at the proposed locations to gather their feedback. The review is currently underway and will be presented to the council once complete, Expected date for completion of the review/presentation to council being April 2024.