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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
MOTION NO.24
MOTION: Councillor C. Brady
This committee requests the inclusion of a headed item to provide a comprehensive update to the committee on the Sarsfield Park Age Friendly infill development to include whether the project will be completed within budget, a breakdown of the tasks involved, associated challenges and dependencies, the status of remaining tasks, and the anticipated completion date.
REPORT:
The Sarsfield Park development is currently in the early construction phase. Approximately 70% of the foundations are now complete.
The main stages of work to be complete include:
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Complete the foundations (substructure)
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Construction of the main structure (external walls, roof, internal walls)
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Installation of all mechanical and electrical systems
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Completion of external finishes
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Installation of drainage and surface water systems (SuDS)
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Landscaping (both hard and soft), and installation of public lighting
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Connecting to utilities (e.g., water, electricity, gas)
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Final commissioning and handover of the homes
Progress through these stages is sequential, with each one relying on the completion of the previous. There are additional dependencies in relation to timely connections by utility providers. Given the enclosed nature of the site and its location in a live residential area, this adds some further complexity to the works.
The current estimated completion date is January 2026. Our contractors are working under a design-and-build contract and are expected to deliver the project within the agreed budget, while meeting the council’s standards and performance expectations. The council has requested the contractor to review the construction schedule following completion of foundation work and to take all reasonable steps to keep the project on track.