Parliamentry Question addressed to Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport
5th November 2013 - Olivia Mitchell TD
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on progress on Luas cross city; and if he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the Luas Cross City project, comes within the remit of the NTA.
However for the Deputy’s information, the project is progressing well and the essential advance works are underway. The building condition works along the Luas Cross City corridor have been completed and the Cellars Infill works are well advanced. The Heritage Works contract, to temporarily remove various monuments and statues along the route, has been awarded. In addition the Utilities Works contract has recently been awarded with the aim that substantive work will commence in January 2014.
In relation to the main infrastructure contract, the EU Official Journal Notice seeking advance expressions of interest has been published and will lead to shortlisting of bidders in December. The tender process will continue in 2014 and the aim is to appoint a contractor in Q4 2014. Work on the main contract is then expected to commence in early 2015 and to be completed by the end of 2016. Following testing, commissioning and trial runs the line is currently targeted to open in Q4 2017.
Noting the NTA’s responsibility in the matter I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Authority for a more detailed response. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
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