Report
Introduction
Fingal County Council is proposing to develop a major active recreational hub incorporating a 3rd Generation synthetic surface all-weather pitch and synthetic running track located in Porterstown Park, Dublin 15 (See Fig No. 1 below). The facility is being provided in response to extensive engagement and discussions with local clubs over several years. The project is being funded by a Sports Capital Grant in combination with finance from the Fingal County Council Parks Capital Works Programme. It is intended to undertake the necessary construction works during late summer/early autumn subject to weather conditions. The project will include a 6 lane 400 metre all-weather Running Track surrounding a 3rd Generation All-weather Sports Pitch. The all-weather facility will be floodlit by 8 No. 15 metre high floodlights. The playing area of the proposed pitch is 100m x 64m or 6,400sq.m. The facility will be serviced by the existing carpark and a network of approximately 1,500 metres of new footpaths. Soil excavated during the construction of these facilities will be used to form earthen berms adjacent to and overlooking the track and pitch. A 1.5 M high perimeter fence will be provided around the running track. Special Needs Car Parking will be provided beside the pitch. All drainage for these facilities will be attenuated locally within the park.