Local Fine Gael Councillors Brian Lawlor and Baby Pereppadan have welcomed the announcement of a €20m investment into sports clubs, parks, public areas and water related projects across South Dublin.
“South Dublin County Council has announced a staggering €20m in investments into our local area. I’m delighted that the playground I have campaigned for in Dodder Valley has been approved and will receive a quarter of a million euro to be installed. Grant funding is also being made available to local sports clubs and community groups across Knocklyn, Firhouse, Glenasmole and Tallaght. Groups like the Knocklyon’s Men’s Shed and the Firhouse and Whitchurch Community Centres will benefit from this funding,” explained Cllr. Brian Lawlor, Leader of Fine Gael in South Dublin County Council.
Cllr Baby Pereppadan also welcomed the funding. He said that, “A quarter of a million is being delivered for Carrigmore Park and €50,000 is being given towards the BMX track in Jobstown and huge investment will be made into Sean Walsh Park too. Jobstown Community and Youth Centre and the Killinarden Community Council will also benefit from grant funding too along with local clubs like Thomas Davis. This funding will help these clubs and centres through the financial difficulties that Covid presents.”
“It’s great to see this level of investment into our local communities and our local areas. During lockdown we’ve all become more acquainted with our 5k radius and I think everyone will welcome this positive news for our local area,” concluded Cllr. Lawlor.
