Current Status with regard to Lucan Skatepark

23/02/2006

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Lucan Skatepark
Current status with regard to Lucan Skatepark

The Official Order for the contractor to commence work has now been issued. A start date has been agreed as the last week in March and it is anticipated that the project will take ten weeks to complete.
At least three meetings have been held with the Ashpark Residents Association during and after the Part 8 Public consultation process.  The meetings were very useful in informing the Council about the concerns of the residents and the meetings also clarified the determination of the residents to have the skate park constructed and run in a manner that would make it a successful venture.  The size of the skate park has been reduced and it is now at least 10 metres further away from the estate than originally planned.
In addition, we have been discussing with the contractor further measures to reduce noise in the completed project – one of the ways that we have done this is to use an all concrete structure which is regarded as being the optimum way to reduce noise.   In relation to other potential nuisances, it is the intention of the Council that the skate park will be run on day to day basis by the Lucan Sports and Leisure Centre.  The operational plans for this are being discussed at present and include the installation of a CCTV system in conjunction with  lighting to help in the monitoring of the skatepark.  In addition, it has been agreed to maintain contact with the local residents to monitor and deal with any problems which may arise when the facility is operational.