John Connolly
Question:644. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education for an update on the development of a new school in Renmore (details supplied). [1809/25]
View answerWednesday, 22 January 2025
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The joint major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of Architectural Planning – Stage 1 – Preliminary Design , including assessment of site and location suitability and initial sketch schemes. This project is being delivered as part of the Departments ADAPT Programme.
The ADAPT Programme uses a professional external Project Manager to co-ordinate and drive the Design Team to achieve the best possible timeframe for the project through the stages of Architectural Planning to Tender and Construction.
The project brief is for the delivery of 2 new replacement 24 classroom primary schools and classrooms for pupils with special educational needs, at the existing site in Renmore, the demolition of the existing buildings, and removal of the current temporary accommodation.
This urban site is very restricted, and the process to identify and carry out a due diligence review on sites identified as a potential decant location is currently underway. A viable decant location needs to be identified as part of the Stage 1 submission, in order to demonstrate to the Department that a preferred agreed design option for the replacement school buildings can be constructed, and within the Departments cost control guidelines.
On completion of the current due diligence review, the Department will be in contact with both School Authorities and the Design Team.