The works are expected to be completed next year.
A new 1.2 million euro Garda Water Unit is being opened in Westmeath.
The unit is involved in investigations relating to murders, serious crime, missing persons and evidence recovery.
Currently, it's based in Athlone Garda Station, with its equipment located elsewhere.
The funding is now going towards a single, fit for purpose facility.
The works are being carried out by Athlone company Pat Daly Contractors Ltd. - and are expected be completed by mid-2020.
Minister for the Office of Public Works and Longford-Westmeath TD, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, says this project has been a long time coming:
Minister @kevinboxermoran today visited the Garda Síochána Water Unit accommodation in Athlone, Co. Westmeath which is currently undergoing major refurbishment, with new office and welfare facilities being provided. https://t.co/JhJ2M7htO7 pic.twitter.com/GsCYxBCSdX
— OPW - Office of Public Works (@opwireland) December 17, 2019
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