asked the Minister for Education the seven stages through which a school building project must pass from initial decisions in principle to commencement of actual building work; and the number of second level projects currently at each stage in this process.
Written Answers. - School Building Projects.
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(i) The seven stages together with numbers of projects which have completed each stage are as follows.
Stage |
Number of Projects Completed Each Stage |
1. Site suitability, briefing and site report. |
22 |
2. Outline Sketch Scheme |
21 |
3. Developed Sketch Scheme |
23 |
4. Detail Design |
17 |
5. Bills of Quantities |
43 |
6. Tender Action and Report |
12 |
7. Tenders Awarded (under Construction) |
45 |
(ii) There are 31 projects where Stage 1 is in progress but not completed.
(iii) This excludes minor and emergency works which would not be subject to the same planning procedures.