Redevelopment of Le Squez

Published on: 22 September 2025

Question type: Written

Asked by: Karen Wilson

Reference: WQ.326/2026

Answered by: Minister for Children and Families

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WQ.326/2025

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

BY DEPUTY K.M. WILSON OF ST. CLEMENT

QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2025 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2025

Question

"Further to Written Question 248/2025, regarding the redevelopment of the Le Squez Youth Centre, will the Minister provide an update on the –

timeline for the completion of the design phase;
timeline for the completion of the full business case;
current estimated cost of the scheme;
procurement timetable;
construction timetable; and

will he further confirm whether this development has been considered and incorporated into budget planning for 2026/2027, and if not, why not?"

Answer

Following on from my response to (WQ.248/2025) on the 3rd of June 2025, there has been very little progress with this capital project. I remain committed to supporting Le Squez Youth Centre and once we receive funds, we will progress the project at pace with the design work and will consult with relevant stakeholders such as the Youth Project Committee and also the children and young people that use the facilities at Le Squez Youth Centre.

Timeline for the completion of the design phase.

During 2025, funds have not yet been available to undertake further feasibility and building design work and due to this I am unable to provide a timeline for the completion of any design phase. There is a cost to feasibility and building design work, whether that is undertaken by Jersey Property Holdings design team or if an external Architect is appointed.

Timeline for the completion of the full business case.

My officers have completed an initial business case, which was submitted in May of this year as part of the capital programme process. This is reflected in the 2026 to 2029 proposed budget.

Current estimated cost of the scheme.

The current estimated costs are within the proposed 2026 to 2029 budget, which is due to be debated later this year, there is an estimate of £4.5M for 2028 and £2.997M for 2029. These are estimated figures to enable the funding for further feasibility studies, building design and submitting a planning application.

Procurement timetable.

With any capital project there is a sequence of events to be undertaken and until further feasibility study and building design work has been undertaken and we have a confirmed cost of the project, with full funding available i am currently unable to provide a procurement timetable.

Construction timetable; and will he further confirm whether this development has been considered and incorporated into budget planning for 2026/2027, and if not, why not?"

As I have highlighted above, the proposed 2026 to 2029 budget, due to be debated later this year, has an estimate of £4.5M for 2028 and £2.997M for 2029. Work would not be able to progress until the funds are available, so it is estimated that building works would take place during 2028 and 2029.