§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the contract price for the phase 2 extension to Daisy Hill hospital, Newry ; and what is the contract programme and completion date.
§ Mr. Alison£2.72 million. The original construction programme was for 57 months from November 1973. Extensions of time were granted and the contract was actually completed on 4 March 1980. Further work to the hospital's air conditioning is expected to be completed by August 1980.
661W
§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what have been the principal reasons for the delay in commissioning the phase II extension to Daisy Hill hospital, Newry ; what has been the extra cost of the major remedial works ; and what is the estimated final cost of this scheme.
§ Mr. AlisonInclement weather, industrial action, delay by nominated subcontractors, delays in deliveries by specialist suppliers and modifications to the air conditioning system. The approved price for these modifications is approximately £242,000, and the estimated final cost of the phase II project, including modifications, is approximately £5.0 million.
§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the cost or the estimated cost of rectifying the deficiencies in the air conditioning system in the phase I extension to Daisy Hill hospital, Newry.
§ Mr. AlisonThe extent of this work has yet to be decided, but a preliminary estimate is about £135,000.