Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023
173. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when the procurement process will begin for a contractor to complete the construction of the Coast Guard station at a location (details supplied); the timeframe for construction to occur; when it is intended that the facility will be available for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34190/23]
View answerThe Greystones project is a priority build on the Building Programme for the IRCG.
The Office of Public Works are currently engaging with Wicklow County Council with regard to the final requirements of the site acquisition and plan development.
Once these final matters are resolved, the OPW will progress the procurement process and then initiate construction at the site.
The construction of the new facility is currently estimated to take approximately 14 months from commencement to opening.
