Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2021
33. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Defence the progress of refurbishment works in Collins Barracks, Cork, in line with the Defence Forces Built Infrastructure Programme 2020-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25080/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Defence Forces Built Infrastructural Programme 2020-2025 was published in January 2020. This Programme, which is a 5 year plan, provides a blueprint for investment in the Defence Forces built infrastructure over a multi annual timeframe.
In respect of Collins Barracks, two significant capital works projects are provided for in the Infrastructure Development Plan, namely the provision of a new Accommodation Block and the refurbishment of Block 7 Officer/NCO Accommodation.
Detailed design specifications are currently being developed in respect of the new accommodation Block and it is intended that the procurement of main contractor will commence in the coming months with a view to construction starting in early 2022. The commencement of the second project (Refurbishment of Block 7) is scheduled to commence in 2025 for completion in 2026.
