The building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which involves planning permission, fire certificate and disability access certificate and the completion of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.
Phase 1 of the school was completed in 2013 and the school authority has given my Department no indication that it considers the building be anything other than "fit for purpose".
The second phase of the project provides for a new build to cater for an additional 650 pupils, a Special Needs Unit, a PE Hall with fitness suite and changing facilities and ancillary accommodation including a school library.
The Stage 2(b) report was recently submitted to my Department for review. Once the review is completed my Department will revert to the Design Team and ETB with regard to further progression of the project.