Darren O'Rourke
Question:34. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education for an update on building works at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23828/24]
View answerTuesday, 28 May 2024
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is being delivered as part of my Department’s ADAPT Programme.
The ADAPT Programme uses a professional external Project Manager to achieve the best possible timeframe for the project through the stages of Architectural Planning to Tender and Construction.
The major building project is currently at Stage 2(b) of Architectural Planning - Detailed Design - where the Design Team make their applications for statutory approvals and prepare the suite of tender documents. Due to changes in the scope of the project, the design team are seeking approval for a new grant of planning permission from the local authority. The design team have also revised the design to include decarbonisation, in line with Climate Action targets.
Upon receipt and review of a revised Stage 2(b) submission, the Department will contact the School and its Design Team regarding the further progression of the project.
Until the statutory approvals have been secured, it is difficult to provide a timeframe for this project to progress to tender and construction stages.