Sorca Clarke
Ceist:277. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when her Department expects refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) to move to construction phase. [17406/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 April 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
The major project referred to by the Deputy is at Architectural planning Stage 4 – Construction.
The Design Team for the project issued the Letter of Acceptance to the successful contractor on the 12th April 2024.
When the project commences on site, there is an estimated contract duration of 20 months.
Since 2020, my department has invested in the region of €4.3 billion in our schools throughout the country, involving the completion of over 800 school building projects with construction currently underway at approximately 300 other projects, which includes 34 new school buildings.
These 300 projects currently at construction involve a total State investment of over €1.2bn.
There are also 90 projects currently at the tender stage including a further 28 new school buildings. All these new school buildings are flagship projects in their area and transform the education infrastructure for those school communities.
This is a record level of investment in our schools and highlights the Government’s very strong track record of delivery in providing additional capacity and modern facilities for our school communities.