Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2024
194. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); what this means in real terms for this school; when the school can expect construction work to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18551/24]
View answerThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning - Stage 2(b) Detailed Design, where the Design Team secure all Statutory Approvals, and complete the suite of tender documents.
The project is in the process of transferring to my Departments Adapt Programme.
The ADAPT Programme uses a professional external Project Manager to co-ordinate and drive the Design Team to achieve the best possible timeframe for the project through the stages of Architectural Planning to Tender and Construction.
A replacement Design Team has just been procured to progress this project by the Adapt Programme, and an initial briefing meeting will shortly be convened.
The Design Team will then carry out a due diligence review of the project documentation prepared to date, and will provide a report to my Department outlining their programme for completion of Stage 2 (b).
The outgoing Design Team are to submit a revised planning application to the Local Authority, and until all Statutory Approvals have been secured, and the updated programme received from the replacement Design Team , it will not be possible to provide a potential date for construction to commence.
