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Green light for new Southill playground site and fitness area
Southill playground site and fitness area will be located at Castle Oaks View, Southill.
Green light for new Southill playground site and fitness area
The playground will be close to the Holy Family Parish Church and Southill Hub Community Centre.
The Regeneration Directorate of Limerick City and County Council is delighted to announce that the government has given the green light for a new Southill playground site and fitness area.
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Funding for the Southill playground site and fitness area project has been approved by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for progressing to Stage 2 Initial Design.
The District Play Area is due to be located at Castle Oaks View, Southill, close to the Holy Family Parish Church and Southill Hub Community Centre.
While still at a very early stage, it is envisaged the proposal for a new district play area will consist of two elements including the provision of a play area for toddlers and children 0-10 years and a range of outdoor fitness equipment catering for teens and adults, in addition to seating, landscaping and public lighting.
It is proposed to locate the outdoor fitness equipment and seating areas in close proximity to, but outside of the children’s play area. This is to allow for maximum supervision of the children by adults using the equipment.
There will be a balance of fixed play equipment and natural play elements (low grass mounding, sand, rocks, boulders, etc.) to encourage exploration.
Once the Design Team has been appointed, the overall design will be developed in partnership with the community.
The Regeneration Directorate of Limerick City and County Council is delighted to announce that the government has given the green light for a new Southill playground site and fitness area.
Funding for the Southill playground site and fitness area project has been approved by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for progressing to Stage 2 Initial Design.
The District Play Area is due to be located at Castle Oaks View, Southill, close to the Holy Family Parish Church and Southill Hub Community Centre.
While still at a very early stage, it is envisaged the proposal for a new district play area will consist of two elements including the provision of a play area for toddlers and children 0-10 years and a range of outdoor fitness equipment catering for teens and adults, in addition to seating, landscaping and public lighting.
The Regeneration Directorate of Limerick City and County Council is delighted to announce that the government has given the green light for a new playground and outdoor fitness area in Southill.
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— Limerick Council – Comhairle Luimnigh (@LimerickCouncil) February 28, 2022
It is proposed to locate the outdoor fitness equipment and seating areas in close proximity to, but outside of the children’s play area. This is to allow for maximum supervision of the children by adults using the equipment.
There will be a balance of fixed play equipment and natural play elements (low grass mounding, sand, rocks, boulders, etc.) to encourage exploration.
Once the Design Team has been appointed, the overall design will be developed in partnership with the community.
About Southill Hub:
Southill Hub is a not for profit Community Centre which serves the Southill community. The Hub (originally called the Southill Area Centre) opened its doors in 2008 and has been a key service to the community since. In 2018, they celebrated their 10th birthday and relaunched as the Southill Hub. The Hub runs a Youth Work Programme (SouthillClub2gether), a community café (The Hill Café), a community garden and a sports hall. They also have meeting rooms and a computer room available to community groups and community organisations. Southill Hub also offers office space to community-based organisations.
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