COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor T. Gilligan

That this Area Committee replaces the current gates around Corkagh Park, Cherrywood, etc, with wheelchair accessible gates

REPORT:

The access into Corkagh Park at Cherrywood Crescent has been fitted with a vehicle control gate designed to provide universal access for pedestrians, wheelchairs and prams.  The opening of the gate takes cognisance of wheelchair access requirements and is constructed in a manner that facilitates it while restricting access for unauthorised vehicles. While the gate is compliant for universal access it has been subject to a further review following representation on behalf of a resident who is experiencing difficulties accessing the park through this entrance.

SDCC would be amenable to modifying the current design to a 'chicane' type system to allow greater accessibility.  Prior to carrying out a modification it should be noted that it may make the park more vulnerable to access by scramblers etc.  Arrangements will be made to have the gate modified subject to the approval of this motion.

In relation to other universally accessible vehicle control gates around the park, there are no current proposal to replace or modify them.