OPW project to replace 70m wall around government office ended up costing 490,000
Briefly

The renovation of the Dublin HQ of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has faced significant cost overruns, originally estimated at €200,000, ultimately surpassing €500,000. Unexpected discoveries such as a live ESB cable and a leaking pipe led to delays and additional expenses. The Office of Public Works revealed breakdown costs including €54,000 for redirecting the cable and enhancements to public infrastructure. The project was initiated in March 2021 due to safety concerns regarding the perimeter wall, which was deemed unstable and necessitated reconstruction.
The works at the Dublin HQ of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) were originally estimated at €200,000. However, unexpected complications increased the final bill to over €500,000.
Increased costs included €54,000 to redirect an ESB wire and €61,500 to close public footpaths during the project, highlighting the complexities of renovating older buildings.
Read at Irish Independent
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