Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:212 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the progress, over the past three years, in the modernisation of military installations, including quarters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9159/00]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Property.
Over the past three years approximately £40 million has been spent on building projects and maintenance works designed to upgrade operational, living and recreational accommodation for personnel of the Defence Forces.
The following major projects, each of which cost £1 million or more, were included:
|
Location |
Project |
Contract Status |
Cost |
|
£m |
|||
|
McKee Bks. |
Offices & Training Rooms Refurbishment |
Completed 1997 |
5.11 |
|
Collins, Cork |
Transport service facility |
Completed 1997 |
1.10 |
|
Naval Base |
Dining Complex |
Completed 1999 |
2.99 |
|
Curragh Camp |
Armoury |
Completed 1999 |
1.00 |
|
Cathal Brugha |
Dining Complex |
Completed 1999 |
1.01 |
|
Collins, Cork |
Dining Complex |
Completed 2000 |
1.71 |
|
Curragh Camp |
Ammunition Depot Upgrade |
In progress |
4.64 |
|
Naval Base |
Replace Oil Tanks |
In progress |
2.07 |
|
Casement |
New Hangar |
In progress |
4.83 |
Expenditure in the year 2000 under the building and engineering and the barracks reinvestment programmes is estimated at £29 million and the following major projects – which will cost over £38 million – will be commenced:
|
Location |
Project |
Est. Cost |
|
£m |
||
|
Casement Aerodrome |
H.Q. for Heli. Support operations |
1.0 |
|
Cathal Brugha Bks. |
Signals/Engineering workshops & offices |
2.0 |
|
Collins, Cork |
NCO Mess |
1.25 |
|
Collins, Cork |
Gym/Sports Hall |
1.54 |
|
Collins, Cork |
Armoury |
2.5 |
|
DF Training Centre |
NCO Mess – Curragh East |
1.5 |
|
DF Training Centre |
HQ Accommodation Upgrade |
1.5 |
|
DF Training Centre |
Armaments storage facility |
2.9 |
|
DF Training Centre |
Artillery, Cavalry & Engineering Training |
4.7 |
|
DF Training Centre |
Upgrade Sewerage/Water Systems Ph. 1 |
1.0 |
|
DF Training Centre |
Ordnance – Transport Workshop/Training facilities |
2.0 |
|
DF Training Centre |
Accommodation – Connolly Bks. |
2.2 |
|
DF Training Centre |
New Transport, Signals & Medical College |
1.3 |
|
DF Training Centre |
Clothing/Barrack Services storage facility |
3.1 |
|
DF Training Centre |
Transport Technical Stores |
1.65 |
|
DF Training Centre |
New Swimming Pool/Gym Upgrade |
3.6 |
|
DF Training Centre |
Accommodation – Clarke Bks. |
1.42 |
|
DF Training Centre |
Ordnance Workshops |
1.13 |
|
McKee Bks. |
Accommodation |
1.8 |