16/04/2007
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Griffeen Valley Regional Park Development Proposal
A proposal under The Part 8 Consultation Process was noted at the Meeting of the Lucan Clondalkin Committee held on 27th March 2006:-
The proposal provided for the development of lands at Grange for an extension of Griffeen Valley Regional Park comprising 16 hectares (39 acres) including the following:
The development of four sports pitches, two soccer and two for gaelic games, to include soil importation and drainage.
Provision is included for one of the four pitches to be developed as an all-weather facility and this is subject to the implementation of a joint venture in the future with sports clubs.
The construction of a building to cater for the various needs of the park, to include changing rooms and toilets.
The construction of a car park (110 spaces)adjacent to the building
The construction of an equipped playground for children.
The development of wetlands, including lakes and marshes and woodlands
The construction of over 2,000 linear metres of pedestrian pathways.
The construction of 1400 linear metres of designated cycle ways to link with existing and proposed green routes that will include access along the canal banks.
Improvement of existing and proposed boundaries and provision of entrances.
In the case of the All Weather pitch it should be noted that the term all weather also includes the provision of floodlighting to allow for the maximum usage of the facility, particularly in the winter months.
The proposal was advertised as required by Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 with the proposal being available for inspection at the Councils Offices from 24th April 2006 to 23rd May 2006 inclusive.
The Managers report on the Part 8 Consultation Process, presented to the Members of the Council at their meeting of 10th July 2006 recommended that the Council proceed with the development as advertised. The report also recommended the adding of a site for allotments into the plan. Both recommendations were subject to the availability of resources.
The Report was noted by the Members.
The Council, on the 16th November 2006 issued a letter of comfort to Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club to enable the Club to make an application to the Department of Arts Sports and Tourism for Sports Capital funding towards the cost of providing the All Weather Pitch on these Council owned lands at Griffeen Valley Park.
The Council is aware that Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club has been awarded 250,000 under the recently announced allocation of Sports Capital Funding. The Council will now continue discussions with Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club and other interested sports clubs/ groups in the area regarding the development of facilities including an All Weather Facility at Griffeen Valley Regional Park extension.