Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
122. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status and completion date for construction works at the new Bailieborough Garda station and the reopening of Bawnboy Garda station in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31084/20]
View answerTender documentation for Bailieborough Garda Station has been completed. The Commissioners of Public Works are awaiting the approval of An Garda Síochána to invite tenders from already qualified construction contractors. Following award of a contract construction will take about 20 months to complete.
The Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Bawnboy Garda Station. OPW undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved and proposed layout to Garda Estate Management.
An Garda Síochána and the OPW has now completed the deliberative process to finalise the layout; which includes the previous Married Quarters accommodation to be incorporated and function as part of the station. This Office is now preparing the necessary Part 9 planning application for submittal and publication in December, and preparing the tender documents for the procurement of works required to re-open the station.
In the interim, OPW has completed enabling works and the removal of asbestos material in October 2020.
