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1.3.30 The County Council will support the provision of new and improved facilities for sports and recreation during the lifetime
of the Plan, as the need arises. The Plan has identified within CL-GR-03, where the provision of indoor and outdoor
courts and buildings for community-based organisations to further expand sports and recreation facilities within the
Carrigaline be considered while also maintaining its woodland setting.
1.3.31 A Cultural and Civic Centre in Carrigaline is one facility which is lacking in Carrigaline. It is considered that the desirable
location for any future Cultural and Civic Centre should be within the town centre, CL-T-01. This Plan recognisnes the
need for arts and cultural facilities in Carrigaline as a result of the large population and status of Carrigaline and its
location within Metropolitian Cork.
1.3.32 A Primary Care Centre is now operating in Kilnagleary serving the town and wider catchment area.
1.3.33 There will be a focus on age friendly town opportunities in Carrigaline with inspiration being taken from Age Friendly
Towns such as Kinsale, Cobh, Bandon, and Mitchelstown . With Covid-19 there has been an emphasis on the interaction
and livelihoods of older people within settlements. Opportunities within Carrigaline for safe and inclusive transport and
social interaction will be examined and optimised where possible in the lifetime of this Plan.
1.3.34 The River Owenabue is a intrinsic feature to the character of Carrigaline. Facilitation for greater access to the Owenboy
River Corridor and Estuary Area, and provision of opportunities for water-based recreation such as kayaking,
fishing etc,, and enhancement of community facilities in the town, will be supported and developed while also providing
for the protection of coastal/wetland habitats, the avoidance of disturbance to birds and the protection of the Cork
Harbour SPA.
Green Infrastructure
1.3.35 This broad category is intended for zones which cater for ‘green’, recreation and conservation type areas being reflective
of the multi-functionality of green infrastructure. There are 12 Green Infrastructure Zonings in Carrigaline. The Green
Infrastructure Map for Carrigaline can be seen below. See Chapter 14 Green Infrastructure and Landscape
Figure 4.1.3 Carrigaline Green Infrastructure Map.
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