MINISTER DONOHOE PUBLISHES PROSPECTS 2023 / 2024 HIGHLIGHTING 50 OF THE LARGEST PROJECTS IN PROJECT IRELAND 2040
Report allows firms to plan commercial bids for these major infrastructure projects
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The Minister for Public Expenditure , NDP Delivery and Reform , Paschal Donohoe T . D ., has today , Tuesday , 19th September 2023 published the Prospects 2023 / 2024 report which highlights 50 of the largest individual projects that make up Project Ireland 2040 . This report aims to provide further visibility on the sequencing of Ireland ’ s priority infrastructure projects over the coming years , thereby facilitating firms to plan commercial bids for these major infrastructure projects .
Prospects 2023 / 2024 sets out a clear pipeline for some of the largest individual projects that comprise Project Ireland 2040 . The projects included in this report are all either at Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Business Case , Pre-tender , Final Business Case , or Implementation in the project lifecycle . Construction firms in Ireland , the EU and internationally , are invited to consider the role that they can play in delivering these projects and in doing so help to fulfil the ambitious vision within Project Ireland 2040 .
Speaking about the publication , Minister Donohoe said : “ The NDP provides a detailed and positive vision for Ireland over the next 10 years . It is our largest , greenest and most ambitious infrastructure plan to date . Ireland needs competitive , dynamic , and sustainable construction firms that can deliver high quality physical infrastructure in line with Project Ireland 2040 .
“ Maximising delivery of NDP projects is a key priority for government . Earlier this year , I announced a package of actions to enhance delivery of vital public projects . These actions included significant changes to reduce the administrative burden in delivering major capital projects . The Public Spending Code , which sets out the approvals process for new projects , will be removed and replaced by a set of Infrastructure Guidelines . In addition , I have also introduced further significant reforms to the Capital Works Management Framework , which sets out the contracts used for public capital projects , liability caps , further amendments to the price variation clauses and amendments to the template tender documentation .
“ Furthermore , I also announced a timeline for Public Sector BIM Adoption . From January 2024 , consultants engaged to design and oversee the construction of public works contracts with a value in excess of € 100m will have Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) requirements included in their scope of service . We are also adopting the International Cost Management Standard ( ICMS ) to enable consistent reporting of costs , life cycle costs and life cycle analysis including embodied carbon .
“ As Minister , I am now taking a direct role in overseeing delivery of the NDP through chairing the Project Ireland 2040 Delivery Board . I am determined that collectively we can address bottlenecks that exist in order to progress the NDP . In addition , the Construction Sector Group ( CSG ) continues its work to increase productivity and efficiency through innovation and digital adoption initiatives across the construction sector . The work of the CSG Sub-Group is progressing positively on issues related to Modern Methods of Construction ( MMC ), Building Information Modelling ( BIM ), and ePlanning , amongst other priorities .
“ Prospects 2023 / 2024 sets out a clear pipeline for 50 of the largest individual projects that make up Project Ireland 2040 . This pipeline spans projects which are currently at planning and appraisal to projects which are completing construction this year . The pipeline of work under the NDP is significant , as demonstrated by the Prospects 2023 / 2024 report and Project Ireland 2040 tracker and map . It is vital for our social , economic and climate ambitions that we succeed in the timely delivery of these projects .”