Scully’s Field (Letter to Residents)
11th March 2004
“Scully’s Field can be Saved”
Dear Resident,
I understand that many of you have been circulated with a leaflet containing incorrect information on the zoning of Scully’s Field. Such errors are always regrettable. This time however, doubly so, because of its potential impact on the campaign to develop a Riverside Park.
For the record, following submissions from myself and, in fairness, two Green Party Councillors, agreement was reached on the City Council, to retain the Z9 “Open Space” zoning in the Draft Plan. The Manager had sought, unsuccessfully, to change the zoning to “Residential”.
The campaign to save Scully’s Field and develop the linear park therefore continues. In order to progress this further I have submitted a proposal to the City Council suggesting that we seek funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund to pay for the development of the Park.
This fund, essentially the brainchild of Pat Rabbitte TD and the late Jim Mitchell, has almost E400 million available for community improvements. In my view, Scully’s Field meets this criteria.
Candidates will be seeking your support shortly for the Local Elections. Can I suggest that you seek their support for these funds to be allocated and for the long awaited Dodder linear park to be secured?
Yours sincerely,
Cllr Dermot Lacey
