Sorca Clarke
Question:243. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost of refurbishment works to Longford Garda station; and when these works will be completed. [9772/21]
View answerWednesday, 24 February 2021
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I can confirm that a contract for the refurbishment of Longford Garda Station was awarded on 11th March 2020 to the value of €1,848,674.95 excluding vat. The works at the station include the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear of the station to accommodate 4 Cells, a Prisoner Processing Unit and additional office accommodation as well as internal alterations and refurbishment to the existing Garda Station. The project is co-funded by the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána.
The works commenced in March 2020 with an estimated completion date of June 2021. As construction was paused during the initial Covid restrictions and again during the current restrictions the completion date will be delayed . A new programme will be agreed with the contractor following the resumption of construction which will identify the new completion date.