Jersey Government plan to save millions by moving 1,600 staff to one building

The Government of Jersey has revealed a plan to leave 14 offices and move 1,600 staff into one new, central building.

The new proposal could save up to £7 million a year in running costs and reduce the current number of offices from 21 to just seven.

Up to 30 staff have already been working on the plan, which has been in the pipeline for the past year. The new office will be more energy efficient, have improved access and have better well-being facilities.

  • When will the new building be built?

It is early stages. Senator John Le Fondré first proposed the idea ten years ago, and it's taken a year of planning to get the proposal to the table, so do not be expecting a brand new building to pop up soon.

The Government will first look for a developer, which they hope to start doing before Christmas. By the end of March they will have a better understanding of where the new building can be located and how much it will cost.

However, there is no exact start date for construction.

  • What will happen to the old offices?

The new centralised building is likely to be in St Helier, according to the Chief Minister but the old offices are likely to be used for social housing and development.

The Government of Jersey hope to make £28.5million from the sale of these properties.

The Government of Jersey has proposed to leave these buildings:

  • Cyril Le Marquand House

  • South Hill

  • Philip Le Feuvre House

  • Huguenot House

  • Maritime House

  • Jubilee Wharf

  • Maison Le Pape

  • Le Bas

  • Highlands administrative offices (not Highlands College)

The Government of Jersey also proposes exiting the lease of these properties over the next five years:

  • Broad Street

  • The Parade

  • Durell House

  • Eagle House

  • Liberté House

  • Bermuda House

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