Jimmy Deenihan
Question:101 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education if he will make a statement on the progress made on the provision of regional sports centres.
Vol. 422 No. 5
101 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education if he will make a statement on the progress made on the provision of regional sports centres.
The information requested by the Deputy is in the form of a tabular statement which I propose to circulate in the Official Report.
Location |
Project |
Position |
Cork |
25 metre pool ancillary facilities |
Both Cork and Athlone projects are being procured on the basis of a design, construct, part finance and manage package. Consortia proposals are under consideration by my Department, its consultant and by both local authorities. |
Athlone |
Multi Purpose Sport Centre |
|
Galway |
Phase I — UCG track and pitch |
Tenders for this project have been approved. |
Phase II — Refurbishment and extension of the Leisureland Complex |
Planning on Phase II proceeding in consultation with Galway Corporation with a view to work commencing on site in late 1992. |
|
Limerick |
Track refurbishment and establishment of National Coaching and Training Centre |
NCTC has been established. New synthetic track and infield area provided. Office and laboratory accommodation and sport science equipment has been provided. |
Tallaght |
National Basketball Arena |
Construction work has commenced. |
Dublin, Baldoyle |
Badminton Centre |
Project completed. |
Santry |
Morton Stadium — New track, stand, and other improvements |
Contract documents for track refurbishment are now completed and it is expected that work on the track and infield area will commence in late 1992. |
Sligo |
25 metre swimming pool with spectator facilities |
Department has authorised Sligo Corporation to place the contract for the project and work is expected to be completed in late 1993. |
Waterford |
400 metre synthetic track plus ancillary works |
Track completed in 1988 with associated ancillary works completed during 1990. Proposals for further development works are currently under consideration by Department. |