Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2023
108. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the status of the progress and timelines for delivery of a new school accommodation for post-primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34433/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraHoly Family Community School, Rathcoole
The large scale capital project at Holy Family Community School is at an advanced stage of the Tender process. The reserved specialist tender report is under review by my Department. Clarifications were sought from the Design Team to assist in the completion of this review. When this review is complete and subject to no further issues arising, my Department will be in further contact with the school authority.
St Joseph’s College
The large scale capital project at St Joseph’s College is at Architectural Planning Stage 4 – Construction. The project brief is for a new 2 storey extension and refurbishment works to the existing school to cater for 1,000 pupils. Works commenced in September 2022 and are progressing well on site. The expected contract duration is 29 months.
Griffeen Community College
The permanent school building project for Griffeen Community College will deliver a new 1,000 pupil post-primary school and accommodation, including four classrooms, for children with special educational needs. This project is being delivered under the Department's Design and Build programme and is currently at tender stage. The Invitation to Tender issued on the 18th April 2023, as part of a bundle of projects issued to a Framework of Design & Build Contractors. The tender process currently takes approximately 8-10 months. Once a Contractor has been appointed, it is anticipated that construction would commence shortly thereafter.
Lucan Community College
The large scale capital project at Lucan Community College is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action and Award. The project brief is for a new extension to provide accommodation to cater for 1,000 pupils and the refurbishment of the existing building, the project will include 2 classrooms for children with special educational needs. The tender process is ongoing and can take 8-12 months to complete.
