Asbestos removal plans put forward for Fort Regent

Plans to strip out the asbestos from fittings at Fort Regent have been put forward so refurbishment work can begin.

The Government of Jersey and the Jersey Development Company (JDC) have plans for Fort Regent's £110m revamp, which include an arcade, e-gaming studio and an arena accommodating up to 2,500 people.

However before work can take place, a planning application has been put forward to carry out a "soft strip" - which means taking apart anything that's not structural such as ceiling linings, flooring and carpet tiles, skirting boards and toilet fittings.

JDC said in its application that it had to remove asbestos containing materials before the site could be redeveloped.

As part of the government budget for 2026-2029, about £43m has been borrowed so far to pay for repairs to the roof and removing asbestos.

The remaining £67m is still yet to be approved now a new government has been formed.

In April, constable Andy Jehan said the site could open as early as December 2029 if all plans were approved.

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