Jim O'Callaghan
Ceist:306. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the average cost of providing a sensory garden area to a primary and post-primary school, respectively. [42394/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 October 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
Department of Education standard Schedule of Area allocates 100m2 to the External Sensory Garden which is a secure external resource for the school.
The specific design requirements of the sensory garden depend on the type, size, and cohort of pupils attending the school.
Average Cost Range for Sensory Garden based on a New Build green field site, relatively level, free from significant obstructions is €40k - €60k (Incl VAT).
The above average cost will deviate outside the range provided depending on the site specifics and level of preparatory works required to provide the sensory area i.e. a sloping site may require abnormally cost items such as retaining structures to provide the external space which would not be accounted for within the cost range provided.