Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
190. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification process for a school project (details supplied) in County Kildare will now commence in parallel with the completion of the stage 2(b) documentation in order to fast-track the project. [43021/19]
View answerThe major building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.
The Design Team has confirmed that it is working on finalising the Stage 2(b) Report ensuring the new school building will be a "Near Zero Energy Building" (NZEB) in compliance with the 2017 amendment to Part L of the current Building Regulations.
The Design Team Leader currently envisages that the Stage 2(b) Report will be with the Department for review in the coming weeks.
Upon completion, receipt and review of the Stage 2(b) submission, the Department will revert to the school regarding the further progression of this major building project, including pre-qualification of contractors.
Authorisation to commence the pre-qualification process cannot be considered until such time as the Stage 2(b) submision has been received and deemed to be compliant.
