Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
374. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 24 September 2024, which has not been answered, in relation to an update on ongoing works on the lodge at the Phoenix Park Castleknock Gate, a timeline and costs, to provide a summary of those works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46621/24]
View answerThe Office of Public Works can confirm that restoration works on the lodge at the Phoenix Park Castleknock Gate include:
• replacement of the asbestos cement tile roofs with a lead rolled batten roof finish, necessitated by the shallow slope/ pitch of the existing roof;
• replacement of flat roof covering to the rear extension;
• replacement of existing uPVC windows with appropriate new hardwood sash windows.
• application of internal breathable insulation to all external walls, beneath suspended timber floors, and in attic voids to upgrade energy performance;
• installation of new mechanical system including plumbed radiators and boiler;
• installation of a new electrical system including full re-wiring of lodge, lighting and fire detection system;
• installation of new kitchen and bathroom;
• full painting and redecoration throughout;
• existing floor boards and joinery will be refurbished where possible, and matching pieces reinstated where missing;
• external works include the removal of the tarmac rear apron and replacement with a washed gravel surface supported by a cellular stabilisation system;
• works to drainage, and sundry other minor works.
The works at the lodge are substantially complete and are awaiting the final commissioning to systems to include the new macerator toilet and distribution board. The connection of the permanent electricity supply from the ESB was installed recently.
An overall cost can be provided when the final account is agreed and completed.
