Source: Channel Islands – States of Alderney
Media Release
Date: 28thMarch 2025
Alderney Community & Leisure Facilities proposals available to the public
A comprehensive report delivered to the States of Alderney reveals how the Island’s community and leisure facilities could be elevated across three sites to benefit the working population, the elderly and young families.
The report by consultants Avison Young with partners Maccreanor Lavington leveraged the onsite interaction and background of the Braye Opportunity Area study and sought to meet objectives in the Island Plan. The report provides a costing exercise which used both UK benchmarks and estimates of escalation factors for Alderney (indicative funding requirements of £12 million) and potential income that could be generated at the States-owned sites.
Numerous key stakeholders and residents were consulted and in all, eight locations considered, including the Glacis at Braye which is a key location in the Braye Opportunity Area plan delivered earlier this year.
The executive summary of the report is being submitted to the States meeting of the 14th May and is available, together with the full report, on the States website which can be found on the following link Alderney Community & Leisure Feasibility Study.
The States is expected to discuss the opportunities and affordability for three possible developments:
· A Community Hub at a modernised, upgraded Butes Centre with a multi-purpose hall, spaces for studios, health and wellness, café and kitchenette, accommodation pods and storage.
· An Indoor Sports Facility with a four-court sports hall and indoor swimming pool situated either at the Glacis or the school, although the Butes may also be an option.
· A Cultural Hub with theatre hall, space for events and exhibitions based at the Island Hall which could be upgraded and expanded to broaden and improve its use.
Mr Abel said: “The recommendations of the report are that these facilities would benefit everyone in our community and enhance our reputation as a great place to live and work for families and all age groups.”
The States will consider suggestions from relevant groups, organisations or businesses of how they would manage the delivery of these projects from a preliminary business case through to final site selection, design, costing, funding, implementation, management and operation, maintenance and usage fees (a normal project delivery process). Proposals would be welcomed by the 30th June 2025 and meetings can be arranged for further clarification.
For further information and submissions of proposals please contact the Chief Executives office ceo@alderney.gov.gg
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