John Connolly
Question:253. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the details of all capital projects currently progressing under the Irish Coast Guard building programme. [1508/25]
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The Irish Coast Guard building programme is aimed at ensuring accommodation facilities for Coast Guard Units along the coast are fit for purpose. The programme is managed through the Office of Public Works (OPW) from planning design to build and on-going maintenance, with legal assistance as necessary from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office.
There has been good progress on the Coast Guard Building Programme in recent years with the completion of the new station building at Bonmahon Co Waterford in December 2023.
The Westport station building project in Co. Mayo commenced construction in March 2024 and the project has been making steady progress in line with expectation. Stonework, mechanical and electrical works are currently underway. Project completion is on target for October 2025.
The Greystones station building project in Co. Wicklow has also advanced significantly, with the tendering process due to commence imminently. This project is expected to commence Q2 2025 with an estimated project timeframe of 14 months.
There are a number of other station building projects which are currently at preliminary design stage and preplanning stage which are being progressed in conjunction with OPW.