Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2021
114. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Defence the progress of refurbishment works at Aiken Barracks, Dundalk, County Louth and Gormanston Camp, County Meath in line with the Defence Forces Built Infrastructure Programme 2020-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46838/21]
View answerThe Defence Forces Built Infrastructural Programme 2020-2025 was published in January 2020. This Programme, which is a 5 year plan, provides a blueprint for investment in the Defence Forces built infrastructure over a multi annual timeframe. This year’s budget allocation of €37m made available to the Defence Forces represents a significant increase over previous years and is the highest level allocated since the economic crash in 2008/09.
The following capital projects are included in the Infrastructure Development Plan for progression in respect of the locations referenced by the Deputy:
Dundalk Aikens Barracks
- Central Heating Boiler Decentralisation - A Main Contractor is expected to be appointed shortly.
- Dining Hall Upgrade – the design process is scheduled to commence in 2022 with the appointment of a consultant design team with construction scheduled for commencement in 2024.
-Transport Workshops Upgrade - identified for commencement in the coming years.
Gormanston Camp
- Upgrade to NDA Range - Contractor is currently on site with works expected to be completed shortly.
- Dining Hall Upgrade - the design process is scheduled to commence in 2022 with the appointment of a consultant design team with construction scheduled for commencement in 2025.
