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03/09/2012
Blackrock Baths To Be Demolished Following Safety Issues
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has announced Blackrock Baths are to be demolished.
Following a recent inspection by senior Council staff, it emerged that the structures have suffered from extensive weather damage and from the ravages of the sea, making the structures and adjoining land dangerous for members of the public. It has also been confirmed that the concrete has been seriously affected by the wind and wave action. The pool structure is beyond repair and the seating and changing block, which is constructed of structural steel clad in concrete, is in danger of collapse. The guard rails to the upper seating area have rusted away and the steps are exposed. The diving platform is seriously corroded and detached from the Pool base.
The inspection also noted that extensive graffiti and rubbish were present in the building, which suggested it is subject to regular unauthorised access. It was also confirmed that it is not feasible to secure the structures so as to prevent unauthorised access.
Constructing Structural and Civil Engineers were subsequently engaged by the Council to carry out a more detailed inspection of the Baths. Their inspection confirmed the Council's assessment and recommendations.
The County Architect has now advised that: "The Council is now proceeding to make arrangements to carry out the necessary demolition work, including the removal of the diving platform. The elements of the structures and Pool/sea wall that are not considered to be dangerous will be retained."
(CD/GK)
Following a recent inspection by senior Council staff, it emerged that the structures have suffered from extensive weather damage and from the ravages of the sea, making the structures and adjoining land dangerous for members of the public. It has also been confirmed that the concrete has been seriously affected by the wind and wave action. The pool structure is beyond repair and the seating and changing block, which is constructed of structural steel clad in concrete, is in danger of collapse. The guard rails to the upper seating area have rusted away and the steps are exposed. The diving platform is seriously corroded and detached from the Pool base.
The inspection also noted that extensive graffiti and rubbish were present in the building, which suggested it is subject to regular unauthorised access. It was also confirmed that it is not feasible to secure the structures so as to prevent unauthorised access.
Constructing Structural and Civil Engineers were subsequently engaged by the Council to carry out a more detailed inspection of the Baths. Their inspection confirmed the Council's assessment and recommendations.
The County Architect has now advised that: "The Council is now proceeding to make arrangements to carry out the necessary demolition work, including the removal of the diving platform. The elements of the structures and Pool/sea wall that are not considered to be dangerous will be retained."
(CD/GK)
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