Patricia Ryan
Ceist:189. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date on implementing the Defence Forces built infrastructure plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29069/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 27 May 2021
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Freagraí scríofa
The Defence Forces Built Infrastructural Programme 2020-2025 (IDP) 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. Over the course of the programme it is projected that some €145m will be allocated to ensure programme delivery.
This year’s allocation of €37m to both building projects and maintenance projects represents a significant increase over previous years and is the highest level allocated since the economic crash in 2008/09.
The following projects were delivered/completed in 2020: –
2020 Capital Infrastructure Accomplishments- Completed Projects
- Upgrade and refurbishment works to the Apprentice Hostel in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin; €3.3 million
- Upgrade of 1 and 2 Blocks Accommodation facilities at Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin; €2.8 million
- Upgrade of 7 Block Accommodation facility in Connolly Barracks at the Defence Forces Training Centre; € 2 million
- Upgrade of the Oil Wharf and installation of Fire Detection and Firefighting System at the Naval Base, Haulbowline; €2.9m.
The following projects are at various stages from design team planning to construction for progression from 2021 onwards:
|
Project |
Progress |
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1 Bde - Kilkenny – Gym |
Construction completed 2021 |
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1 Bde – Limerick – Gym |
Construction Ongoing |
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DFTC - Electric Target Range |
Construction Ongoing |
|
NS Spencer Jetty - Stabilisation |
Construction Ongoing |
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NS Block 8 - conversion to accommodate ships' personnel ashore |
Construction Ongoing |
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Military Training Facility, No Danger Area Range, Kilworth, Cork |
Construction Ongoing |
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Military Training Facility, No Danger Area Range, Gormanstown, Meath |
Construction Ongoing |
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Proposed Personnel Support Services Resource Centre, Camp Field, Collins Barracks, Cork |
Construction Ongoing |
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Replacement of Stand By Generators, Baldonnel |
Construction Ongoing |
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DFTC - Coolmoney - water and waste water treatment |
Main Contractor Procurement Stage |
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GS 2 Bde - McKee - refurb of Block H for DFHQ use |
Main Contractor Procurement Stage |
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1 Bde Kilkenny - Replace water main & extend gas main |
Main Contractor Procurement Stage |
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2 Bde Dundalk - Central Heating Boiler Decentralisation |
Main Contractor Procurement Stage |
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AC Casement - Watermains upgrade |
Main Contractor Procurement Stage |
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2 Bde McKee Guard Room, HQ Block, Chaplains Ho. Roof Upgrade |
Main Contractor Procurement Stage |
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GS/1 Bde Galway – Upgrade former USAC Block |
Main Contractor Procurement Stage |
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AC Casement - Hangar 3 upgrade |
In Design Planning |
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1 Bde Collins Bks, Cork- New Accommodation Block |
In Design Planning |
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DFTC Cadet School HQ - Upgrade Mission Preparation Centre |
In Design Planning |
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DFTC ARW |
In Design Planning |
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DFTC CIS Workshop/Stores |
In Design Planning |
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Upgrade of Block 9 at the Naval Base, Haul bowline and construction/upgrade of Block 1 at Collins Barracks, Cork |
In Design Planning |
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GS 2 Bde - McKee - refurb of Block F for DFHQ use |
In Design Planning |
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Water and Gas Mains Upgrade Works at Finner Camp |
In Design Planning |
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Gas, Watermains and Electrical Upgrade Works at Galway Barracks |
In Design Planning |
The IDP is intended to be a rolling plan and to ensure relevancy is maintained the plan provides for annual reviews over its lifespan. The first annual review was recently completed and the following six projects are included in the plan for 2026 progression.
1. Stephens Bks, Kilkenny- Construction of a New locker facility
2. McKee -CIS Office Accommodation Consolidation
3. DFTC - New Bonded Warehouse Building
4. DFTC - Military Medical facility and Medical School Upgrde
5. Casement – Central Locker Block - upgrade Building 12
6. Haulbowline - Main Workshops Dockyard