COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

QUESTION NO.29

QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

To ask the Chief Executive to report on any correspondence sent to developers/contractors regarding the Sarsfields Park Age-Friendly residential units, as there are reports of the provided email address bouncing back. Additionally, it has been noted that the estate's open green space has been taken over as a construction site. This item seeks clarification on whether the closure of this open space was included in previous plans, and if residents and councillors were adequately notified of this development.

REPLY:

The nature and extent of the Age-Friendly development at Sarsfield Park was outlined during the Section 179A advertising period of the 11th April 2024 to the 6th June 2024 and published on the Council’s consultation portal. Following a public procurement process a contractor has been appointed to construct the development and all associated ancillary works on behalf of South Dublin County Council. 

The site of the development has been fenced off to facilitate the construction work. At time of reply, the only area which has been fenced off by the contractor is the area on which the scheme is to be constructed.  

Some additional works and compound areas will be required outside of the site on a temporary basis or for the duration of the build in order to facilitate storage of materials, service connections and surface water drainage systems. The housing department will ensure that the affected residents are kept informed by the contractor with regard to the extent and duration of any of these temporary areas as they are required.

The issue with the email address has been rectified and an updated correspondence will issue to residents as soon as possible.