New Green Street Police HQ set to become reality

A new Police HQ on the open-air part of Green Street carpark looks set to become reality.

A feasibility study has found that the site does meet the needs of the States of Jersey Police, and a political steering group set up to oversee the delivery of the project has agreed it should move forward to a detailed design stage.

Assistant Treasury Minister, Deputy Eddie Noel, said: “The project team has undertaken a comprehensive piece of work and the feasibility study has confirmed that the site would accommodate police requirements in an up-to-date, fit for purpose, specially designed building. There will now be a full public consultation with those likely to be affected by the proposed development. Individual meetings with local neighbours and the wider public will take place before the official planning process.

“This site represents a good solution for the States of Jersey Police and we are now aiming to develop a planning application for the scheme, which could be ready by mid-March.

“The project will also provide a valuable stimulus for the construction industry during what continues to be a difficult economic time. With this in mind, the group has instructed the project design team to do all it can to ensure that any construction work can begin as soon as possible.”

The public consultation will start on February 21st. A drop in meeting for members of the public has also been scheduled for Wednesday 29th between 5pm and 8pm at the Willows Day Centre.

If the planning application goes in mid-March, it is hoped construction could start before the end of the year, with a completion date in early 2015.

Chief Officer, States of Jersey Police, Mike Bowron said: “We have worked closely with the project team throughout this process and I am delighted that progress is being made towards providing the service with purpose-built, new headquarters.

“This is a significant step towards providing the first ever purpose built police headquarters in Jersey, which will provide the kind of working environment that modern policing demands.

“I believe the presence of a new police headquarters will benefit the local area and I will personally commit to meeting with neighbours to explain the plans and discuss any concerns as part of the consultation process.”


From: Channel TV.