The Major Building Project for the school referred to by the Deputy, is currently at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning, Stage 2b Detailed Design, which includes obtaining the necessary statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.
In February of this year, the appointment of a replacement design team to the building project was completed and the school authorities were requested to liaise with their new design team, progress the project to Stage 2b, apply to secure statutory approvals and complete tender documentation including prequalification of contractors.
A submission from the Board of Management and their new design team was made to the Department, and comments have issued to the school authorities in order to provide clarification on a number of issues for the school and their design team.
This project was included on the 5 year construction programme to proceed to tender and construction in 2014/15. When the Stage 2(b) submission for the project has been received and assessed, my Department will be in further communication with the school authority regarding the progression of the project to tender and construction at that time.
