Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015
781. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the planned extension to Lucan Community College in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11441/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe building project referred to by the Deputy is included in the Five Year Construction Programme to proceed to Tender and Construction.
The original design team appointed to the project had reached completion of Stage 1 of Architectural Planning. As part of that work and following an assessment of the current accommodation, it was agreed by the Department that extensive additional refurbishment works to the existing school would also be required.
The Department approved a significant increase in the scope of works for the project to incorporate those refurbishment works. Arising from this expansion in the scope of works it was necessary to commence a tender exercise for the appointment of a new design team to take the project forward from this point. This process, which was conducted by the ETB, has been completed and the new Design Team have been authorised to proceed to Stage 2A of Architectural Planning - Developed Design. Upon successful completion of Stage 2A the project will then progress to complete Stage 2B - Detailed Design, which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of Tender Documents for Contractors. Following completion of stage 2(b) the project will then be progressed to tender and construction. The Department met with representatives of the ETB earlier this month regarding progression of the project.
