Two planning applications will be submitted for Jersey skatepark
Two applications will be submitted to planners to avoid any further delays to Jersey's proposed new skatepark.
States Members have agreed that permission should be sought both for Les Quennevais and South Hill Gardens.
It is likely one of them would be the main facility, with the other becoming a smaller satellite facility.
On Wednesday Members agreed to adjourn debate on a proposition by Senator Pallett, to get the skate park built at Les Quennevais.
Senator Pallett's motion was thrown into disarray by an amendment brought by the Economic Development Minister, which proposed South Hill Gardens in St Helier as an alternative site.
The debate was adjourned when Senator Farnham announced that his ministerial team had already decided to make two applications.
In discussions overnight Senator Farnham and Senator Pallett agreed to go ahead with two applications and that the 'aim would be to deliver both sites' subject to 'funding, planning approval, size and design'.
Following discussions, Senator Steve Pallett ended up withdrawing his proposition.
Senator Farnham has agreed the applications will be submitted by the end of this month.
As the Les Quennevais application is further advanced than South Hill, that application will be submitted first. They will then make an outline application for South Hill to further assess the viability of the site.
The Economic Development Department has also agreed to deliver new facilities in the East of the island, and to support additional investment in the existing facilities in St Ouen and St John.
Estimates suggest an additional £1 million will be required to deliver the full provision.
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