Seán Power
Question:97 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Defence his priorities for capital expenditure in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28855/00]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Estimates.
The provision in the Defence Force Estimates for capital building projects for 2001 is £42.86 million. A continuation of a planned programme of works has been drawn up in order to meet the needs of relocating personnel and facilities, following the closure of a number of barracks recently. This programme is centred on the Curragh Camp and on Collins Barracks, Cork and it is to complement the normal range of building and engineering works for the purpose of providing modern living, operational and training accommodation for the Defence Forces. Some of the major projects which will commence in 2001 are as follows:
|
Project |
EstimatedValue |
|
£m. |
|
|
NCOs Mess, Curragh (East) |
2.5 |
|
Dining Complex/NCOs Mess, Curragh (West) |
3.3 |
|
Ordnance/Transport School, Curragh |
2.7 |
|
Student Accommodation, Connolly Bks, Curragh |
2.5 |
|
New Storage Facility, Collins Bks., Cork |
2.5 |
|
Stores/Workshops, Curragh |
3.0 |
|
New Gymnasium, Collins Bks., Cork |
1.75 |
|
Officers/Other Ranks Accommodation, Cathal Brugha Bks |
2.2 |
|
Officers accommodation, McKee Bks |
1.8 |
|
Refurbishment, Coolmoney Camp |
3.0 |
|
Upgrading of Kilworth Camp |
1.75 |
|
Battle Innoculation Range, Glen of Imaal |
1.0 |
|
Garaging facilities, Curragh |
2.5 |
|
New Combined Vehicle Workshops, Curragh |
5.0 |
|
Combat Support College, Curragh |
5.4 |
|
Offices & Training Facilities, Collins Bks., Cork |
2.3 |
|
New Cookhouse & Men's Club, Sarsfield Bks |
1.75 |
|
Refurbishment of North Block, Clonmel Bks |
0.75 |
|
New Guardroom & Storage Facilities, Custume Bks |
1.2 |
|
New Cookhouse/Dining Hall, Mellows Bks |
2.2 |
|
New accommodation for 3 Support, Helicopter Wing, Casement |
1.5 |
In addition to the planned new starts in 2001, some major projects which commenced in 2000 and which will entail expenditure next year include: swimming pool and gym, Curragh; accommodation blocks, Clarke Barracks, Curragh; warehouse and stores Curragh; transport technical stores, Curragh; NCOs mess, Collins Barracks, Cork; communication and engineering block, Cathal Brugha Barracks; supply and transport workshops, Casement.
Question No. 98 taken with Question No. 70.