Update given on proposed second playground for Newbridge, County Kildare

Details about a proposed second playground for Newbridge were discussed at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, which was held on Wednesday, March 15.

It was heard that Kildare County Council (KCC) has completed analysis of the survey they conducted last year to inform them of the design of the additional playground.

Speaking to the Leinster Leader to clarify the details after the meeting, Social Democrats councillor Chris Pender said: "A tender for the design of two play areas in Liffey Linear Park will be tendered in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023.

"This will involve the design for a junior play area in the section of the park from St Conleths Bridge to the Watering Gates. A natural play area will be designed for The Strand Area.

"It is planned to have these in place by Q3-to Q4 2023."

He continued: "Other locations which will be considered suitable for play areas are Moorefield Park and Lakeside Park, and it is proposed to develop a small play area in Moorefield Park close to the skatepark and to progress a design for this in the Q3 to Q4 2023 with installation in 2024.

"A masterplan for the amenity space in Lakeside Park will be necessary to consider how best to improve the amenity value and recreational facilities in it and where to locate play facilities within it.

"A tender for this will commence in Q3 2023.

"All play areas will include for consideration the findings of the survey carried out last year and attached with this report," Cllr Pender concluded.