A report received from Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) outlines that plans for a new fire station to serve the West Dublin catchment, including Clonburris and Adamstown, are progressing. A Strategic Assessment Report and Business Case for the project have been completed and submitted to the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), which has approved preliminary capital funding for the development of a new fire station in Clonburris.

DFB has been engaging with the Council in relation to the project and a preferred site has now been identified within the Clonburris SDZ on Thomas Omer Way. The site is currently undergoing valuation as part of the acquisition process with the landowner.

DFB is in the process of preparing for a pre-planning consultation with the SDCC Planning Department to inform the next stage of the project, including consideration of site access and traffic-related matters. Subject to completion of the site acquisition process, DFB intends to tender for an architect-led design team and project manager later this year to advance the detailed design, statutory approvals and delivery of the proposed fire station.

In relation to the SDZ Planning Schemes, the Adamstown SDZ Planning Scheme identified a potential site for a fire station in the north-eastern sector of the scheme area, north of Tandy's Lane Park and south of the residential area of Somerton Woods. However, following the 2024 amendment of the Planning Scheme, Section 2.6.42 provides that, should Dublin Fire Brigade and the Planning Authority determine that the site is not required for a fire station, it may be developed for residential purposes in accordance with the Planning Scheme.

The Clonburris SDZ Planning Scheme identifies the requirement for fire station provision but does not prescribe a fixed location, allowing flexibility to identify the most suitable site having regard to operational requirements, site suitability, land ownership and the relevant statutory processes.

South Dublin County Council will continue to liaise with Dublin Fire Brigade as the project progresses through site acquisition, design development and the planning process.