Fiscal Stimulus Update Report – January 2022

STATES OF JERSEY

FISCAL STIMULUS UPDATE REPORT – JANUARY 2022

Presented to the States on 31st January 2022 by the Minister for Treasury and Resources

STATES GREFFE

2022  R.12

REPORT

1. Purpose of Report

This report sets out the progress on the allocations of the Fiscal Stimulus Fund and the status of projects, as required by P.128/2020 Establishment and funding of the Fiscal Stimulus Fund.

The Fiscal Stimulus Fund was established by the Government of Jersey by P.128/2020 as part of a range of measures designed to assist the economy to recover from the impact of COVID-19.

The benefits of fiscal stimulus are principally to reduce the size of the temporary cyclical downturn in economic activity in the short term, and secondly reduce the size of the permanent structural loss of potential output and economic activity in the medium term. Recessions can have permanent effects on the potential output or full-employment level of economic activity. These effects are typically outlined as operating through the impact on both capital and labour e.g., plant and machinery employed in production and the labour force that can be employed. As an example, shedding of labour during a deep recession may result in difficulty in quickly developing the same level of capacity again after the recession – this is true for an individual business but also for the economy.

During this period, no further project approvals have been made and the Minister had made the decision not to approve any additional projects outside Tranche One and Tranche Two but retain the flexibility of the Fiscal Stimulus Fund by including the full amount authorised by the Assembly in the Government Plan. This position, however, was amended during the Government Plan debate with P.90/2021 (Amd. 7) limiting the total available for Fiscal Stimulus to £29.4m.

There has been good progress on most projects as approved although it has been challenging for individual project managers and organisations to operate in the changing landscape caused by the ongoing, and longer felt, impacts of the pandemic. Three projects will not be progressing as part of the Fiscal Stimulus Funding and the details of the issues with those projects are set out in the individual project updates – Jersey Spartans, Oakfield, and Jersey Opera House.

The length of the impact of the pandemic has particularly affected the supply chain and the available labour within the construction industry and has led to the need for some projects to request short extensions. The Minister has had to consider further extension requests  for  projects  beyond  31st  December  2021  which  have  been  taken  on  the recommendations of the Fiscal Stimulus Oversight Group, informed by economic advice.

2. Progress report on projects

1. Customer and Local Services (CLS)

The department provided its support for all the recommended applications and applied for two schemes – Howard Davis Hall and Unemployment Support Scheme.

20-008 Jersey Citizens Advice Bureau - Website/Digital Channels Technology Project

£50,000

The funding will improve the Jersey Citizens Advice Bureau's website, by providing an improved and up-to-date source of information for both Jersey Citizens Advice staff, volunteers,  and  clients  from  across  the  community.  The  Jersey  Citizens  Advice Bureau's aim is to support Jersey residents by helping to ensure accurate and helpful guidance is provided. This project is on track and went live in January 2022.

20-029 – Howard Davis Hall Redevelopment (Howard Davis Park) Construction Project (Multiple trades for renovation work) £750,000  

The project will renovate this historically important building and enable events such as civil partnerships, celebrations of life, corporate events to take place in the spectacular Howard Davis Park. The aim for the venue is to become a self-sustaining commercial events business.

Planning permission has been submitted and a letter of intent has been issued with a local contractor. The completion time for the project will be 28 weeks. There has already been considerable interest in hiring the venue and this will enable other businesses to provide catering, marquee hire as well as professional musicians for example.

Internal work has commenced as planning permission is not required for that work, which is most of the restoration. The local project team are on site and have engaged with local artisans to commission repairs to the existing glass work and construction of new doors based on the original designs. Branding for HDH has been developed again by a local firm and final colour schemes and furniture are due to be confirmed before the end of the year.

As planning permission needs to be granted for the external works an extension to 31st March 2022 has been granted.

20-071 Jersey Employment Trust - Acorn collections and processing facilities Construction Project (Multiple Trades and multiple local contractors) £808,336

This project's funding is for the building of a collections, processing, and delivery hub to  improve  donation operations  and  provide additional  employment  opportunities. Acorn has estimated that this investment will enable them to increase their revenue by £253,400 per annum and create a minimum of 10 paid jobs and 60 training opportunities for people with disabilities, long-term health conditions and people being supported by the Back to Work scheme.

The delays on original expected dates are due to long waits for orders of construction materials to arrive on Island, and increased specifications of the foundations of the build due to by-law regulations. All foundations are now complete, and the erection of the

steel shed is now complete. The steel cladding and doors and windows will be fitted in preparation for internal works to start and be completed by Feb 2022. Nine local contractors  and  employees  have  been  working  on  site  and  have  adjusted  their timeframes in accordance with the delays that have occurred. The Back to work foundations scheme worked on site to prepare the site for the foundations and made improvements in preparation for the build, thus providing opportunities to unemployed people.

The project will create numerous opportunities across a diverse profile adding to the current work force. Currently the Jersey Employment Trust works with 338 people with a variety of disabilities and 46% are female and 54% are male. The disabilities can range from  visual  impairment,  long  term  health  conditions,  mental  health,  brain  injury, learning disability and autistic spectrum conditions.

20-099 Unemployment Support

Support for Business & Skills improvement  £1,250,075

The approved funding in April 2021 was for £1.25m fiscal stimulus to improve 190 long-term job-seekers' opportunity to move back into paid employment. The project has been given an extension approval until 31 March 2022.

In April 2021, there were 1460 locally qualified people registered as looking for work in Jersey compared to a pre-covid level of 850 in March 2020.

As of September 2021, there were 1087 registered jobseekers with the following groups considered the most impacted by the economic effects of the pandemic:

As of 22 November 2021, there are 821 registered jobseekers, with the following changes:

To date (6 months in), there are 79 Employment Incentives for 6 months and 15 Paid Trainings and 9 Autumn Incentives confirmed.

The Back to Work Fiscal Stimulus project is expected to deliver a total of 120 subsidised roles totalling £800k. There is potentially additional underspend from roles that have not completed the entire placement – employment sustainability is currently at 82%.

20-163 The Shelter Trust – Women Only accommodation Construction project  

£189,500

The pandemic has affected a variety of Islands in many ways. Due to the pandemic the need for homeless shelter has increased, especially for women. Once open the Shelter will provide much needs support for 20 vulnerable women. These women will be supported by permanent and continuous staffing. The funding will also create 9 roles to deliver  the  women  only  service.  This  project  will  benefit  the  communities  most vulnerable members. The project delivery plan indicates that local tradesman and contractors will be used to deliver the project.

This facility was largely completed in December 2021 and all fiscal stimulus funds have been spent. Due to an outbreak of Covid within the contractors teams the opening of the facility has been delayed to February 2022.

2. Children, Young People, Education and Sport (CYPES)

The department provided its support for all the recommended applications and applied for one project itself – RETRAIN skills.

20-001 Jersey Scouts Association – Refurbishment of Kenneth Faucon Hall Construction Project (Refurbishment with multiple trades)

£50,694

The project will improve the existing infrastructure of the Scouts in Jersey, which is used by the wider community, ensuring that we can continue to provide opportunities and adventure for young people on the island regardless of their  socio-economic background, and a valued community facility. The project will also lend itself towards ensuring our buildings are better for the environment in the long term and provide employment for local businesses in the short term.

The project commenced on 8th September 2021 and is on track to complete by the end of January 2022.

20-002 Ebenezer Church – Refurbishment of Kitchen area Construction Project (Refurbishment with multiple trades) £11,000

The church currently uses the main hall to provide refreshments. This project will provide them with a dedicated area to enable the provision of refreshments, which will allow a wider reach and improved facilities for the users. This is a refurbishment project which will require local tradesman and source goods through local suppliers.

There has been delays in the delivery of suppliers and securing tradesman which has meant the project has been approved an extension to 31 March 2022.

20-038 Jersey Youth Service – First Tower Youth Project Development

Construction Project (Redevelopment of the centre to utilise building and upgrade current facilities)

£1,500,000

In partnership with First Tower Community Association, the Youth service deliver four evening sessions per week from the site. The building is in a basic condition and is not big enough to accommodate the number of young people who attend or to accommodate use by the wider community. The funding will allow the redevelopment of the centre to utilise the whole building to include heating, adequate toilet facilities, disabled access, and a daytime community access Café area.

Update:

• Planning and Building Control permissions are now in place

• Jersey Youth Service have packed up and vacated site

• The contract has been awarded to a local developer who started work in December 2021

The project has received an extension request until 31 March 2022.

20-039 Jersey Youth Service – Queen's Silver Jubilee Activity Centre Crabbe Construction Project (Refurbishment with multiple trades)

£32,000

The Queen's Silver Jubilee Activity Centre Crabbe is a well-used residential centre, used by all Jersey Primary and Secondary Schools, youth organisations and youth groups all year round. It is also used for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. It provides opportunities for young people in outdoor learning, which contribute to the development of children and young people along with various mental health and wellbeing factors.

This project was completed in December 2021.

20-041 Trinity Youth Centre Trust – Alterations to Trinity Youth Centre Construction Project (Multiple trades)  

£828,330

The   Trinity  Youth  Centre  Trust  Incorporated,  a  locally  registered  charity,  has responsibility for the Trinity Youth Centre which provides a base for the Trinity Youth Project, the 6th Jersey Scout Group, and other community, leisure, and recreational focused activities. This project will carry out essential maintenance and make alterations to improve of the Trinity Youth Centre.

Once the project is complete it will benefit the local community, local clubs, children, and young people. The centre will be able to hold events, children-based activities, and fitness classes as it will have updated facilities. The project will include:

• Replacement of external roof coverings

• Replacement of the mechanical and electrical services

• Alterations to the internal layout

• Improvements  to  the  toilet  facilities  from  a  disability  and  safeguarding perspective

Planning permission has been approved and all contractors have been appointed. Work began in June but there have been a few delays which has pushed the project back by approximately 6 weeks. These delays are due to the delay on inbound building materials from UK.

The project has been approved an extension until 31 March 2022.

20-051 RETRAIN skills Skills and Training £1,700,000

This project is a skill-led project that will provide support to those who have found themselves economically inactive or underactive due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It will help provide technologically enabled careers and a job matching service linked with skills and training development opportunities for targeted sectors of the community or industries. Upskilling on-Island people in these areas will reduce the dependence on overseas markets for these skills.

There are 43 courses across a range of topics from the Digital Jersey Academy, all informed from the Labour Market Insights report from Geek Talent. The allocations are listed below and total a maximum of 600 places. Place numbers per course fluctuate due to room sizes, some early Covid restrictions and course restrictions. The creative courses and business services are limited by computer/hardware resources.

Of the 536 Enrolled students 400 have now either completed or are in progress, with the remaining students scheduled to start before the end of 2021.

With 536 applicants for physical courses, there are another 32 currently enrolled online, taking the total to a potential 568 so far. The project is on track and there is a good gender metric of the diversity, achieving over 55% female applicants. The project has an approved extension until 31 March 2022 to increase the reach of the courses.

Internships

Skills Jersey have partnered with Organisational Development to create the first cross Government of Jersey Internship programme which has:

• Created a pathway into Government for local graduates.

• Showcased the diversity of careers and opportunities.

• Helped to address the recruitment and skills gaps  

• 34 placements were offered and there have been 2 job offers

Traineeship

16 young people were identified by Skills Jersey NEET data and are engaging in a training and employment programme.

20-102 Jersey Scouts Association – Refurbishment of St Luke's Hall Construction Project (Refurbishment with multiple trades)

£50,328

This  project  will  see  an  upgrade  and  refurbishment  of  the  St  Luke's  Scout  and community  hall.  The  building  is  used  by  the  wider  community  and  provides opportunities of adventure for young people on the island regardless of their social- economic  background.  Works  have  been  slightly  delayed  due  to  availability  of resources.  An  extension  has  been  approved  until  31  March  2022  however,  it  is anticipated that the project will complete in January 2022.

20-171 Beaulieu Convent School – Sports Centre Construction Project (Construction project with multiple trades) £1,500,000

This project will see the construction of a sports centre for both the school to use and the wider community. Planning permission was obtained on 6 December 2019 and pre- dated the Fiscal Stimulus project grant. The cost of obtaining planning permission was met by the school. Work started on 28 June 2021 and following the approval of an extension request, is on track to complete by 31 March 2022. There are 12 contractors in total working on the project and all of them are local businesses apart from one.

Some work that has been undertaken includes earthworks, drainage works and selected demolitions.  The  project  has  also  provided  an  opportunity  to  introduce  pupils  at Beaulieu Convent School to the traditionally male-dominated construction industry as a potential future career path.

Students from Beaulieu Convent School have been involved in:

• Visiting the construction site and experiencing the work of our construction team, asking questions, and seeing the large earth moving vehicles in action.

• Reviewing the design plans with Architect and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and offering constructive comment and advice on design, fit out and colouring.

• Creating artwork on the site boundaries to bring some cheer to everyone especially those working on the site. Conscious of everyone's wellbeing during a long construction period.

20-125 Every Child Our Future – Summer School Skills and Training

£60,000

The project plan was designed to best meet the needs of students by creating a balance between learning visually, kinaesthetically, and auditory alongside opportunities to improve reading and writing. Six small group sessions were delivered each day with a staff to student ratio of 3:14 for English and mathematics, and 2:14 for the outdoor learning part of the day. This ratio guaranteed a high level of student engagement and ensured that staff met the individual needs of students. The staff team consisted of Haute Vallee  Teachers,  Teaching  Assistants,  including  EAL  (English  as  an  Additional Language)  and  RTL  staff,  our  Designated  Safeguarding  Lead  and  School  Based Counsellor.

84 students attended the Summer School over the two-week period. However, results have only been taken from the 72 students who were in attendance for over 90% of the two weeks. All students were provided with breakfast, lunch, and water throughout the two weeks ensuring they were fuelled for the action-packed days of educational fun.

The projects aim during this Summer School was to unlock the potential in the students through discovery and outdoor adventure, alongside mitigating the impact of COVID- 19 on their education by addressing gaps in learning caused by school disruption.

The project is complete and was successful. It met all the project objectives set out and had a positive impact on those participants who attended.

20-160 Jersey Scouts Association – Refurbishment of Les Creux Scout Hall  Construction Project (Multiple trades)  

£93,200

The refurbishment project consists of stripping and restoration of the building envelope, reroofing the hall, relaying some of the internal flooring and replacing the boiler and some of the related pipework. The building is used by the wider community and provides  opportunities  for  young  people  on  the  island  regardless  of  their  social- economic background.

Due to the delays in receiving bye-law approval the project has an approved extension until 31 March 2022.

20-161 Jersey Scouts Association – Refurbishment of Jersey Scout's Centre St Ouen Construction Project  

£244,100

This project is for the renovation of the building and its surroundings. The building will be stripped and repainted, doors and windows will be replaced along with the roof. The centre is used by the wider community and provides opportunities of adventure for young people on the island regardless of their social-economic background.

Project  planning  is  underway,  and  the  tendering  process  has  commenced  and  an extension to 31 March 2022 has been approved.

3. Health and Community Services (HCS)

The department provided its support for all the recommended applications and applied for one project itself – Domiciliary Care Market Stimulation.

20-069 Brook Jersey Premises – Leasehold refurbishment Construction Project (Refurbishment with multiple trades) £188,992  

Funding has been used to convert its new offices into, clinical rooms, an education room, and an inviting waiting area for young people. Brook provides a variety of services which are used by diverse number of young people as well as schools. It is a benefit to many young people who wish for guidance or support with sexual health.

The project was completed in December 2021.

20-026 Brighter Futures – Springboard, Digital Strategy Technology Project

£135,000  

This project consists of three elements that aim to reduce the fall in output in the economy  by  providing  employment  to  local  people  and  developing  their  skills, knowledge, and expertise in a range of roles and skills development areas. The project will offer opportunities across a breadth of roles and skills development, ranging from the highly skilled, developing and leading a digital strategy, to Early Years and childcare to internships.

The  recruitment  and  interviews  for  the  Digital  Strategy  lead  role  took  place  in November. The internship program that provides bespoke training and professional development is now up and running. An additional role has been created within the crèche with various training being offered to the staff to support their own continuous professional development and induction to the service. This in turn has increase the capacity for more children from struggling backgrounds.

The project has been granted and extension until 31 March 2022.

20-136 Domiciliary Care Market Stimulation Skills and Training

£621,500  

The Help at Home scheme is a Government funded initiative to expand home care services in Jersey. This project will recruit 100 new staff and up skill 50 existing

employees within the sector. The advertising campaign and scheme launched in October 2021.

The  project  has  been  granted  and  extension  until  31  March  2022  to  enable  the continuation of the recruitment campaign.

20-107 Jersey Action Against Rape – Refurbishment of JAAR premises  Construction Project (Refurbishment with multiple trades)

£11,575

Due to the pandemic Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR) has seen a rise in requests for their services. JAAR provide therapy to sexual assault survivors and the refurbishment project will provide a more supportive environment for survivors. This project to refurbish the JAAR offices will be completed in January 2022 although all of the funding has been accounted for in December 2021.

20-116 Jersey Action Against Rape – Counselling hours  Support for business

£10,448

As a result of the pandemic the requirement for the Jersey Action Against Rape services has risen and funding has decreased due to lack of fundraising events being able to take place.  The  funding  has  been  used  to  employ  a  counsellor  for  7  additional  paid counselling  hours  a  week.  The  counselling  hours  provides  highly  specialised  1:1 counselling for survivors of sexual assault. By employing an extra counsellor, it has reduced the waiting time from 6-9 months to 3-4 months.

The project is now complete and an extra 7.5 hours per week worth of counselling has been in place since June 2021.

20-135 Jersey Action Against Rape – Develop an Ecommerce and Ticket Site  Technology project

£5,406

The  development  of  the  JAAR  website  was  to  allow  for  additional  fundraising opportunities through shop functionality and is now complete.

20-131 – Jersey Hospice Care – Recruiting and Training of 5 Health Care Assistants  Skills and Training

£75,725

This project was to create additional posts for Health Care Assistants. Training for the new posts takes up to 6 months and the recruitment process has identified three successful candidates. The candidates are receiving their mandatory training and are on track to continue in their roles.

The project has been granted an extension until 31 March 2022 to enable Jersey Hospice to recruit to the remaining two posts.

4. Infrastructure, Housing and Environment (IHE)

The department provided its support for all the recommended applications and applied for Coronation Park Paddling Pool, Springfield, Oakfield, and FB fields Sports Pavilion.

20-009 Jersey Cheshire Homes – Solar PV Panels Construction Project (Refurbishment with multiple trades) £67,094

Jersey Cheshire Home currently has 28 residents and supports over 200 external users in the community. To improve the carbon footprint, enhance energy efficiency and reduce the operating costs of the home, this project funding has allowed Solar Panels to be mounted on the roof of the Home's Hydrotherapy Centre. The project was completed in October 2021 and all funds were spent locally.

20-020 Coronation Park Paddling Pool

Construction Project (Replacement project with specific trades) £749,650  

The funding for this project is to replace and upgrade the paddling pool facilities in Coronation Park, Millbrook. The existing paddling pool is a popular listed structure that had to close 18 months ago because it developed a significant leak which could not be repaired. This project will completely remove the existing structure and replace it with a new waterplay facility that is larger in area but shallower and safer. The park is used by the islands community and will provide an updated facility for islanders to enjoy.

The project will involve a replacement Paddling Pool funded by Fiscal Stimulus and a Splash Pad adjacent funded from departmental funding.

Procurement approvals are in place for the project. An open Tender for the construction works was completed in October 2021 and work has commenced on site. Electric and water supplies have been installed and the existing pool structure has been removed. An extension has been approved to the end of March 2022 with the completed facility opening to the public in time for Summer 2022.

20-021 Jersey Cricket Limited (JCL) – Grainville Cricket Facility Refurbishment Construction Project (Replacement project with specific trades)

£300,000  

The grant is for the refurbishment of the Grainville Cricket facility. The Government are the owners of the facility and the Cricket club lease the asset. The renovations include the replacement of all windows, doors, toilets, showers, and a reconfiguration of  changing  room  facilities,  updated  catering  facilities  and  office  space.  JCL  are contributing to the project financially as well. The existence of a dedicated facility puts JCL in a significantly stronger position to attract international, English County and club teams to the Island for internationally recognised tournaments and tours.

The  project  is  progressing  well:  planning  approval  has  been  granted  and  main contractors appointed. Work has commenced using local contractors with completion by March 2022.

20-027 Jersey Baptist Church – Facilities Modernisation Construction Project (Replacement project with specific trades) £164,850

The Jersey Baptist Church provides services to children, families, and the community. This  project  will  improve  and  modernise  the  church  facilities  providing  a  better experience for those users.

Planning permission has been approved and work on constructing the covered buggy and bike park is progressing. Quotes are being sought for other aspects of the grant application. An extension to 31 March 2022 has been approved.  

20-034 The Jersey Race club – Racecourse Improvements Construction Project (Replacement project with specific trades) £37,500

This small grant is to put a fence around the inside of the racetrack and replace the irrigation system. This will benefit the facilities for racing going forward. Work has been delayed due to a combination of inclement weather and the unexpected difficulty in locating the watering system valve boxes which need replacing. An extension to 31 March 2022 has been approved.

20-057 Springfield

Construction Project (Expansion of facilities with multiple trades) £1,964,558

This project will see the conversion of existing facilities to improve the sports offering and form part of the Fort Regent decant strategy. The project will benefit the whole community and will help with physical and mental wellbeing. It will create local jobs and have a long-term benefit on the economy. The new facilities will provide:

• Improved gym facilities for Active Gym and classes with proper ventilation and best equipment

• Enable the continuation of the exercise referral scheme following decant of Fort Regent

• An upgrade to the football facilities to meet the standard required for Jersey Bulls to compete in higher level leagues

• Act as an enabler to the redevelopment of the Fort Regent project which will support increase in visitor numbers to Jersey by c.12%.

The central location of Springfield together with the town Hoppa bus will ensure that gym access is maintained in a sustainable manner. The key focus is the following:

• Conversion of the existing sports hall to create a new extensive, high-quality health and fitness facility and group fitness studios.

• Conversion  of  the  existing  fitness  suite  to  create  good-sized  high  quality additional studio and martial arts spaces.

• Provision of re-modelled, extended, and additional parking to accommodate increased use and the relocation of the existing play area closer to the multi-use games area.

There  have  been  issues  relating  to  the  project  because  of  the  complexity  of  the implementation of the project and its position within the overall sports strategy. On this basis the project has been granted an extension until 30 June 2022 although there has been further discussion with the project manager about the ability to meet this deadline and keep it within budget and scope for a variety of factors

20-061 Enable Jersey – Changing Places St Brelade's Bay Construction Project

£87,000

The funding will develop disabled changing facilities and toilet facilities in Winston Churchill  Park.  The  project  has  provided  disabled  people  with  complex  needs somewhere to change, clean themselves, and use a toilet.

This project is now complete.

20-068 Oakfield

Construction Project (Expansion of facilities with multiple trades) £3,148,030

This project is for the conversion of existing facilities to improve the sports offering and form part of the Fort Regent decant strategy. The project will benefit the whole community and will help with physical and mental wellbeing. It will create local jobs and have a long-term benefit on the economy. The new facilities at Oakfield will ensure that over 30 sports can continue to operate beyond the life of Fort Regent. These include:

• Conversion of the existing sports halls to create a permanent gymnastics facility

• Development of a 3 netball/12 badminton court sports facility on the existing tennis court area

• Provision of new changing facilities and a classroom to improve the PE and sport  offer  at  Hautlieu  School  and  Highlands  College  plus  island  coach education provision

• Additional parking to support the increased use of the facility

The fact that Oakfield Sports Centre is near Hautlieu School and Highlands College means that the investment in facilities at this location will enhance this asset and provide valuable resources to the school and college during the day. One of the biggest benefits to Oakfield is its central location within St Helier, this means that the services will be close to the main population and be accessible from all parts of the Island.

A request to extend the project deadline to 31 March 2022 has been approved. However, the complexity of the project and the impact of the delays in planning have meant that this project no longer meets the requirements of the Fiscal Stimulus Fund, and an alternative  funding source is  currently  being discussed  between  Treasury  and  the Department.

20-077 Jersey Spartans Athletic Club (JSAC) – JSAC Clubhouse Upgrade Construction Project (Refurbishment project with multiple trades) £580,000  

The JSAC were originally awarded funding for a project at their headquarters located in FB Fields but due to circumstances outside of their control, this project no longer meets the criteria of the Fiscal Stimulus Fund.

20-084 Jersey Padel Community – Padel facilities at St Clements Recreation Fields Construction Project (Refurbishment project with multiple trades)

£425,350  

The project will provide the appropriate facilities and coaching for the growth of Padel Tennis within the community of Jersey. This project will provide four Padel courts at St Clement recreation centre, two outside and two indoor, and provide training for local coaches so that there can increased participation in Padel within the Island. Due to a variety of project delays, there is an approved extension until 31 March 2022.

20-104 FB Fields Sports Pavilion Refurbishment  

Construction Project (Refurbishment project with multiple trades) £95,000

The department received an initial approval to demolish and rebuild the small sports pavilion to provide a fit for purpose changing and rest facility for local sports users at FB  Fields.  Following  submission  of  the  initial  application,  proposals  have  been developed for a Masterplan on FB Fields. As a result of this a request to change the scope to refurbishment of the facility was approved which will extend its life until the masterplan comes into effect. Approval has been granted to extend the project to 31 March 2022.

20- 060 7 Overseas (Jersey) Squadron, Air Cadets – Air Cadets Building Maintenance Construction Project (Refurbishment project with multiple trades)

£203,600  

This project is for the refurbishment and upgrade of Air Cadet facilities which will improve conditions and create an outdoor classroom, store, outdoor gym and improve outdoor  space.  The  building  will  benefit  not  only  young  people  but  the  wider community.

The planning application has been approved and the contractor is in place. The project is moving forward however, due to various issues there is an approved extension request until 31 March 2022.

20-150 Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust – Warty House and other works (As part of Gorilla Project)  

Construction Project (Multiple trades)

£980,000  

This project is part of a multi-phased project which has the aim of providing the Gorillas with a new home. This part of the project is to construct a new warty pig enclosure, carry out work on new trees and hedges, construct a service road and create a temporary boundary wall.

Expressions of interest have been issued for the main contractor and this has created a good level of interest. This project has been granted an extension until 31 March 2022.

20-153 Healing Waves – Adaptive Surf Centre Construction Project

£411,000  

This project will see the creation of an adaptive surf centre. This will benefit people with disabilities by breaking down barriers to allow them to experience water sports. Healing Waves provides sessions to 200 residents and delivers sessions every day throughout the school holidays. The project will see the creation of an educational area where water safety and awareness will be taught. The project has received planning permission and initial works have begun.

Land clearance of the top layer of dune soil has been undertaken with the help of Nurture Ecology and several protected toads were relocated. The earthworks contractor has reduced the land level to match the road and the site is now enclosed with fencing. Work has also been completed to repair drainage from the adjacent public toilets. The project has been granted an extension until 31 March 2022.

Healing Waves have been required, through Planning Conditions, to incorporate a public disabled toilet / changing facility within their adaptive surf centre, at a cost of £46,166, which has increased the build cost beyond that which was bid for through the Fiscal Stimulus project. IHE have agreed to fund the additional £46,166 from the Discrimination Law, Safeguarding and Regulation of Care allocation in the 2022 – 2025 Government Plan. The ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the facility will remain with Healing Waves.

20-106 Jersey Association of Youth and Friendship – Essential maintenance grant for JAYF (Jersey Association of Youth and Friendship) hotels  

Construction Project (refurbishment trades)

£30,000

The JAYF provides benefits and accommodation for 29 young people who might otherwise be homeless. Due to the pandemic the charity has seen a drop in donations and has not been able to run annual events, which will raise a considerable amount of money. The funds have been used towards maintenance/upkeep costs allowing 2021 fundraising to be used to replenish reserves. This project was completed in December 2021.

20- 148 Jersey Biodiversity Centre – Engage Jersey with Nature 2021 Technology project  

£56,070

The Jersey Biodiversity Centre strives to strengthen islanders' connections with nature and improve understanding and knowledge of local wildlife through participation in biological recording. The project will improve the website and this project will complete by the end of March 2022 has been approved on the basis that the website developers started in September.

5. Office of the Chief Executive (OCE)

The department provided its support for all the recommended applications and does not have any of its own applications.

20-016 Jersey Opera House – Jersey Opera House refurbishment Construction Project (Refurbishment project with multiple trades) £2,237,124

The Jersey Opera House is an intrinsic part of the cultural offering of the Island and this project is to undertake critical and essential works at the Jersey Opera House. The Opera House has been closed since March 2020 and has been unable to generate income since then. The refurbishment project relates to implementing the recommendations of the condition surveys conducted on this Government asset and will include:

• Internal repairs to all floors including crack repairs, damp repairs, upgrade of all fire doors, upgrade emergency lighting installation

• External repairs to structure and façade including roof repairs and external wall works, redecoration externally

• Preservation of the historic fabric of the building

• Identification and incorporation of energy saving and sustainable measures into the scheme

The Fiscal Stimulus Oversight Group were made aware in August 2021 that the project would not be completed by the end of the year and the project manager an approved extension until 30 June 2022. This request was approved but after further consideration of this it has been determined that this project no longer meets the requirements of the Fiscal Stimulus Fund, and an alternative funding source is currently being discussed between Treasury and the Department.

20-024 Jersey Heritage – Hamptonne Agricultural Museum Construction Project (Refurbishment project with multiple trades) £1,308,114

The project will create an agricultural museum to improve children's,' locals,' and visitors' experiences. The space will enable formal learning with school groups, private and event hire, enhancing tourism offerings. The project will include:

• A new two storey building to replace the existing toilet block

• Landscaping works to level the site and ramps installed to provide improved access

• The external courtyard area will be improved with the addition of a new pergola to provide solar shading

• Inclusion of disabled toilet and changing room facilities

The project has received planning and Bye Law approval and has an approved extension request to June 2022.

20-025 Jersey Heritage – La Hougue Bie Gallery and Workshop  Construction Project (Refurbishment project with multiple trades) £271,302

The original project was to complete two elements that complete the site masterplan of 2015, by updating the current exhibition space to modern standards and creating a new building to house equipment on site. The costings received, however, do not allow for the project to be able to afford the whole of the original intention and this project will now concentrate on the gallery space.

Planning and bye-law consents are in place for the external structure and a bye-law application has been submitted for changes to the gallery space. An extension request until 31 March 2022 has been approved.

20-037 Jersey Consumer Council – Consumer Confidence and Data Security Technology Project

£37,000

This project will see the creation of a new secure Jersey Consumer Council website which enables easy access to the information needed by the Islands' consumers. Costs will  be  more  transparent  and  easily  compared,  which  in  turn  should  improve competition.

Project commencement has been delayed as there was a need to reappoint a chair which has now been completed. The project commenced in Q4 2021 and there is an approved extension to 31 March 2022.

20-049 Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society – Grounds Refurbishment Construction and Technology Projects

£495,000  

The Royal Jersey Showground was established in Trinity in 2000 and since then it has developed into a flexible events facility in the Island, hosting a range of events from meetings to music festivals. This project will improve the facility in support of the events industry. The improvements will include:

• A new catering facility, within existing structures, to enable a professional food service  to  be  delivered  to  the  growing  number  and  range  of  events accommodated by the Showground.

• The provision of additional and modernised services required in support of current  and  future  events.  These  include  additional  W.C.s,  improved  air handling and ventilation, and upgraded IT infrastructure.

• Establishing a covered walkway to connect the new West Hall to the facilities at the front of the building in response to an identified need to improve the utilisation of all the facilities.

• Upgrade the IT systems to provide for expanded and more flexible connectivity for conferences and meetings

A project extension has been approved to March 2022.

20-074 Jersey Art Centre – Jersey Arts Centre refurbishment Construction Project (Refurbishment project with multiple trades) £2,959,516

This project is to undertake critical and essential works at the Jersey Art Centre. The refurbishment project will ensure that when it is able to fully reopen at full capacity it will be within a fit for purpose building. The project relates to implementing the recommendations  of  the  condition  survey  as  well  as  other  refurbishment  and enhancements and will include:

• Works related to electrical and mechanical works (condition survey)

• Foyer and Box office to become open plan

• Refurbishment of the hiring rooms

• Technology upgrades in the learning centre

• Refurbishments of the performer areas as well as new carpeting and signage

This project has an approved extension until 30 June 2022.

20-091 Jersey Heritage – Membership, website, supporting systems upgrades Technology Project

£226,641  

This  project  will  invest  in  the  technology  used  by  Jersey  Heritage  to  update  its membership system, website, Electronic Point of Sale system and accounting system. This project will upgrade the website so that it easier for the community, Jersey Heritage members and tourists to use the platform. Once the project is complete there will be no further ongoing costs.

Work has started on the website. The analyses have commenced and is still progressing for the EPOS, Membership & ERP elements of the system. The project has an approved extension until 31 March 2022.

20-174 National Trust – Morel Farm Project Construction Project

£2,166,425

The repair and refurbishment of Morel Farm and the conversion of the bakehouse to self-catering has commenced on site  and will be completed in line with existing planning consents. It is envisaged that most works will be completed by March 2022.

Due to issues with the glamping proposal this is now on hold and the Trust has had a revised  proposal  for  alternatives  for  self-catering  accommodation  approved.  An extension request has been put approved until 31 March 2022.

3. Conclusion on overall programme

There has been good progress on the projects and the benefits arising from these projects will be felt in the community of Jersey for the majority of 2022. It is disappointing but understandable that projects have been moved into the first quarter of 2022 but the economic advice and that of FPP (Fiscal Policy Panel) continues to support the stimulus impact of these projects despite this 12-week delay. It is anticipated that most projects will be delivered in quarter one 2022 with only three having extensions to June 2022. All of the projects that have been part of this programme will have provided benefit to the economy and the community of Jersey in line with the intent of the original proposition despite the challenges that have arisen on timing.

Minister for Treasury and Resources January 2022