This building project referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department’s Construction Programme which is being delivered under the National Development Plan.
The major building project is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2b – Detailed Design, which includes securing Planning Permission, Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate and the preparation and final checks of the tender documentation.
The process of Pre-Qualification of contractors to compile a shortlist of suitable candidates is now complete. The next step for this project is Stage 3 – tender stage. The Department will shortly be in contact with the school and Design Team in that regard.