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MULTI PURPOSE COMMUNITY COMPLEX
Donohill Development Council Ltd
EJC O’Brien Architects
WELCOME
Lis O’Brien – EJC O’Brien Architects
Donohill Development Council Ltd.
Initial presentation Aims Objectives
Introduction Initial presentation
Aims
Objectives
AimsThe proposed multi-purpose community complex
For members and casual users
To provide a variety of: Sporting, Fitness and Well-being activities, Entertainment facilities,Leisure,Education, Health, Supporting activities and Community programs.
Objectives
Focus on Community needs.Focus on Working with all groups and creeds.Focus with rural and social inclusionFocus with sustainability.
Provide a fully serviced multi purpose community centre.
Contents Feasibility Design philosophy Phases 1-2 Phase 3 Phases 4-5 Timeframe Clubs and
Organisations Proposed Facilities Funding Conclusion
Site Layout Plan
FeasibilityThe catchment area spans a 35 mile radius in West Tipperary and East Limerick.
Objectives • What activities do we want to include.• What ventures would succeed. • What funding opportunities are available.• What realistic objectives should we set ourselves.• What is the best strategy for achieving these objectives.
Design Philosophy The development will
consist of Sports, Leisure, Educational Well being activities
which we hope will encourage and assist with rural participation
All phases can be independently implemented.
Flexibility Adaptability Sustainability Low running costs
Phase 1 Soccer and Playing Pitch
FAI size Soccer/Playing Pitch
Completion of the natural turf FAI International sized soccer pitch.
Recently completed and funded by South Tipperary County Council, we hope to have the pitch open to the public in June 2014.
The use of the pitch is to be accessible to everyone and available for every sporting activity.
Phase 2Walking/cycling trackSecurity Fencing and Entrance GatesSolar lighting around the siteCircuit/fitness apparatus Street art- Graffiti Walls Seating areasPlay zones / BoulderingWildlife and Nature areaCommunity gardens
Lighting Options
Walking track and gardens
Woodland walks
Gravel walking and cycling
tracks
Bridge and Nature Area
Play Area
Fitness Apparatus
Relaxed seating areas
Outside Fitness
Circuit training
apparatus is to be placed around the site
along the walking
and running tracks
Outside ActivitiesRock Climbing
Bouldering
Graffiti Walls
Wildlife Pond and Nature Areas
Phase 3Planning Permission Approved for:
A dressing room block with two unisex changing rooms and shower/w.c facilities.
General multi purpose area - meeting room rock climbing, youth club and training.
First Floor boxing and martial arts and internet hub
Public Toilets
Phase 4 - FloodlightingTenders for floodlighting have been completed.
The lighting system is to be energy efficient consisting of 6 lighting towers.Additional solar lighting around the site is also to be installed.
Floodlighting
Phase 5 Rock climbing wall Multi-purpose halls Meeting rooms Youth club Disco and mixing
room Stage area. Martial Arts area Youth Cafe
Rock Climbing Wall
Boxing and Martial Arts
Disco
Youth Club
Phase 5 - Cont
Ground Floor PlanFirst Floor Plan
Phase 5 - Cont
Elevations Internal Areas
Seating and Canopy areas
Seating Options
Canopy along pitch Canopy at end of pitch
Canopy over all weather surface
Special Events OutsideIce Skating at Christmas
Outside Stage Performances
Annual EventsJohn Giles Foundation ‘Walk of Dreams’.
Special appearances for Charity Soccer/GAA/Rugby matches.
Timeframe - Provisional All Phases are dependent on funding:
Phase 1 Completed Phase 2 Sept 2013 – November 2013 Phase 3 October 2013 – January 2015 Phase 4 October 2013 – August 2014 Phase 5 October 2013 – Onwards
Clubs and OrganisationsAvailable to:
Donohill and District Juvenille Soccer Club
Donohill and Cullen Senior Soccer Club
Walking club
Cappawhite Athletics and Running Club
Cappawhite Ladies Gaelic Football Club
Donohill/Anacarty Eire Og Camogie Club
Donohill/Anacarty Eire Og GAA Club
Annacarty and Donohill Active Retired Association
The Donohill Youth Club/TRYS
Boxing Club/Martial Arts Clubs
All Local National schools
All local Secondary Schools
Working with the Cappawhite Community Centre
Proposed Facilities External Facilities Soccer/playing Pitch Walking Track Running Track Circuit Training Field Events and Shows Bouldering and Graffiti
Walls Community Gardens Wildlife Pond and Area Additional activities can be
facilitated
Internal Activities Multi purpose halls Rock climbing wall Youth Club and disco Martial Arts and boxing Drama and dance Parent and toddler Youth Café Meeting rooms Additional teachings and
community Projects
Funding
Public Funding is available from a number of sources both from public and private bodies:
Community Amenity Fund - South Tipperary County Council
Leader Grant – South Tipperary Development Council
Community Fund - Airtricity Thankyou Fund – Coca Cola Sports Capital Funding – Dept of Transport
Tourism and Sport. Private Funding Voluntary Fundraising Revenue from Special events.
Keys to success
Atmosphere of the facility:
Marketing
Knowledgeable/qualified staff and management
Upgrading skills, equipment and drive new ideas for the centre.
First class equipment, finishes, unusual state of the art sports and entertainment facilities.
Management policy.Maintenance programme.BREEAM assessment.In house support, Broadband and IT provision.
Conclusion Community participation Social and Rural inclusion Inclusion for all people of all
ages, genders, disposition and race.
Fulfilling the community needs
Encourage Voluntary participation
Working with all groups Flexibility and adaptability Sustainability Financially viable Ring a Link Community Bus
Service
Community
Economic
Social
Environmental
Voluntary
Thank you for your attention
Questions????