COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
QUESTION NO.3
QUESTION: Councillor C. Brady
To ask the CEO for an update on the Lucan Pool project, including what progress has been made to date, what tasks remain, the expected timeline for the staged opening of the Lucan Leisure Centre, the latest proposed pricing structure, what measures are being taken to keep prices affordable for targeted groups, and the length of the contract with the service provider.
REPLY:
Documentation for all completed works on the “dry” facilities have been provided by the building contractor. Our design team and the assigned certifier have reviewed these documents and found them to be in order.
There are a small number of certificates remaining for works scheduled for completion in the coming days. The most significant of these works involves the installation of tarmac across the full campus. To date, the builder has not been able to confirm a final date, and is coordinating with the sub- contractor to set a final schedule for this to be laid, which will complete the necessary external works to allow building handover.
The council have arranged for further additional site management and staff resources which have commenced on site and are assisting with the completion of the internal finishing works, general snagging and completions.
We anticipate that the documentation upload for certification under the Building Control Amendment Regulations (BCAR) will now take place in June which will allow handover of the “dry” facilities to the operator. Please note that this is contingent on the completion of the remaining works scheduled by the main contractor.
Regarding the “pool” side of the facility, the programming of the remaining works are progressing and we will keep you updated on the key milestones related to the pool opening.
The contract with Aura Leisure is for 5 years from when commercial operations commence.
Aura leisure have provided the below regarding the latest proposed pricing structure:
|
PAYG |
Price |
|
Adult Gym |
€11.00 |
|
Student Gym (16+) |
€8.00 |
|
OAP Gym |
€6.00 |
|
Adult Swim |
€10.50 |
|
Family Swim |
€28.00 |
|
Child Swim (U-16) |
€6.00 |
|
Student Swim (16+) |
€8.00 |
|
OAP Swim |
€6.00 |
|
Adult Gym & Swim |
€12.50 |
|
Student Gym & Swim (16+) |
€9.00 |
|
OAP Gym & Swim |
€7.00 |
|
|
|
They note that pricing will be competitive and inclusive, with a range of concessions and community initiatives in place. These include, but not limited to:
- Free access for Leaving Cert students during the exam period
- Discounted student rates for those aged 16 to18 or in full-time education (proof required for those over 18)
- Free entry for carers accompanying a person with a disability (with valid registered carer card)
- Free access for children under 3 years old
- Reduced Rates for PAYG + membership for people aged 65+
We are continuing to engage with them about their proposed price structure and expressing the views of the elected members and the public and will continue to encourage them to look at the feasibility of offering concession prices.