Written answer
Schools Building Projects
Construction of the new Kildare school is underway, with Phase 1 due in September 2027 and full completion expected in the first quarter of 2028.
155. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the construction of the new school building for a school (details supplied). [74949/26]
Comment on this
The brief for the project referred to by the Deputy is to provide a new permanent school building for the school. This project is designed to be delivered in 2 phases; Phase 1 will deliver accommodation for 425 students and Phase 2 will deliver the remaining accommodation to provide for a Long Term Projected Enrolment of 1,000 students, at the former Magee Barracks site in Kildare.
The project is currently at Stage 4 - Construction. The Department gave authorisation to issue the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) on 7th May 2026 to the successful tenderer. Construction commenced on site on 19th June 2026.
The build is on programme with an expected handover date for Phase 1 in September 2027 and expected handover of Phase 2 in Quarter 1 2028 with expected substantial completion of the project scheduled for Quarter 1 2028.