Under the local authority swimming pool programme, which is administered by my Department, there are four stages in a swimming pool project, following the submission and approval of a feasibility study. These, in order of progress, are preliminary report; contract documents; tender; and construction. My Department's technical advisers, the Office of Public Works, evaluate each stage and local authorities cannot proceed to the next stage of a project unless prior approval issues from my Department. Grant aid is allocated only when tenders have been received for the project and will be capped at the time of allocation. The preliminary report in respect of the replacement swimming pool in Tuam was approved in March 2002. My Department is awaiting the contract documents for the project to be submitted by Galway County Council. The proposal will be considered further on receipt of this documentation.