Kylemore Park in Ballyfermot, Dublin, has officially reopened following the completion of a 1m euro refurbishment scheme as part of efforts to combat vandalism and anti-social behaviour in the area.

Local residents teamed up to form the Kylemore Park Action Group (KPAG) in 2004 in a bid to revamp the site with the help of Dublin City Council's (DCC) Parks and Landscapes Services Division. The nine-month Kylemore Park scheme, which was part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), included the creation of floodlit five-a-side synthetic football pitches, a basketball/football combination unit, a boules area and play equipment.

Landscaping works have also been carried out at the park, while new lighting and close-circuit television cameras have also been installed to improve security. Gerry Barry, head of DCC's Parks and Landscapes Services Division, said: "This project is an example of were local consultation and knowledge was effective at all stages of the design process, the result is an outstanding community facility that sets an impressive benchmark for the future."

Work on the park was carried out by main contractor Liffey Developments, landscape company Peter O'Brien and Sons and Rush Consulting Engineers. Nicolas O'Dwyer Consulting Engineers, surveyors Walsh and Associates and landscape consultants Brady Shipman Martin were also involved. Funding from the ERDF was provided through the Urban II Initiative, while the Irish Government's National Development Plan and Rapid Programme also contributed towards the scheme. DCC provided the majority of funding.