Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
129. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a progress report on the refurbishment of Fitzgibbon Street Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32013/20]
View answerThe works to Fitzgibbon St Garda Station are being carried out in two phases. The first phase, which involved mainly external works, was completed in 2019. The contract for the second phase was awarded on 16 December 2019 and works commenced on site in January 2020.
The second phase works involve a full internal refurbishment and repair of the building which includes new internal walls, doors; floor and ceiling finishes, new sanitary facilities and fixed furniture items. In addition to the installation of a new lift, all new mechanical and electrical systems form part of the works currently being undertaken on site.
In line with virtually all of the construction industry, the site was closed for a period of seven weeks from March due to the Covid 19 restrictions. The works re-commenced in May 2020 and I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the work is progressing in a satisfactory manner and is on schedule to be finished on the revised completion date of 18 March 2021.
