Ballyogan campus progress

A LOCAL councillor has welcomed news of progress in the construction of the new Samuel Beckett Civic Campus in Ballyogan.

“Funding for phase one of this development was approved by the council in 2013 and since then work has commenced and is continuing at a fast pace,

? Cllr Neale Richmond (FG) said.

“The full size GAA pitch and senior and junior pitches are complete as is the skate park. The three synthetic pitches are well underway and will be completed shortly. The combined sports and crèche building has seen the installation of specially designed beams and columns recently arrived from Austria.

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According to Cllr Richmond, the majority of the groundworks are also underway, with an extensive storm drainage system including manholes and an attenuation pond almost complete.

“Works to be commenced in the spring include building façades, glazing and internal fit out,

? he added.

“Water main installation, fencing and completion of the synthetic pitches are also priority items.

“The council expects the works to be completed in late summer 2015 with a possible opening in October. I welcome the progress on this work and I look forward to it being completed.

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