Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 November 2024
81. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education for an update on the large-scale project for a school (details supplied) under the School Building Programme; when the project is expected to reach the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45486/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major project referred to by the Deputy will be delivered under my Departments ADAPT Programme.
ADAPT is an acronym for "Accelerated Delivery of Architectural Planning and Tendering". The ADAPT Programme uses a professional external Programme Manager to co-ordinate and drive the Design Team to achieve the best possible timeframe during the stages of architectural planning.
The project had previously been devolved to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for delivery as part of a programme of school building projects. This school was in the bundle referred to as Project Lee.
The brief for Adamstown Castle ETNS is for the development of a new build 32 classroom primary school with a 4 class SEN base, including a GP Hall and other ancillary accommodation on a new site at Tandy’s Lane Village in Adamstown.
A replacement Design Team has been appointed, and an initial briefing meeting between the Programme Manager, School Authorities, Design Team, and Department officials took place in April 2024.
The outgoing Design Team had submitted an amended planning application to the Local Authority, and grant of planning has been received, with 9 conditions.
My Department has received the handover of all design documentation related to the project from the outgoing design team. Following receipt of this information and a due diligence review, the replacement design team have commenced Stage 2(b) Detailed Design, which will include the preparation of the Stage 2(b) report and tender documents. The Design Team have also submitted the Fire Safety Certificate and Disability Access Cert applications to South Dublin County Council. Upon completion of the Stage 2(b) report, it will be submitted to my Department for review.
The Programme Manager and Design Team will continue to engage directly with the school authority to keep them informed of progress during Stage 2(b).
