Cormac Devlin
Ceist:119. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45522/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 7 November 2024
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The Major Building Project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently completing Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes securing all statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents for the first phase of this project for new educational spaces, with Stage 2(b) for the refurbishment works to existing buildings to follow.
All Statutory Approvals have been secured, and the Stage 2(b) Submission was received in my Department in late Q4 2023, for review. Following that review, my Department issued comments from the Professional and Technical Team to the Design Team for their consideration. The Design Team will need to make any necessary adjustments to the tender documents, and confirm to my Department that they are satisfied that all documents comply with Building Regulations, Department Technical Guidance and OGP Procurement regulations.
The prequalification of contractors process will be carried out in parallel with the Design Team addressing the Departments comments.
An enabling works contract to provide the decant accommodation that will be required during the construction phases of the major project is currently underway, and is anticipated to be available to the school in Q1 2025.
Upon completion of prequalification and subject to no issues arising , the project will then be considered to progress to Stage 3, Tender Award.
Department officials will keep the school authorities updated on progress and next steps.