Source: Channel Islands – States of Alderney
Press Release
Date: 8th July 2025
Connaught Extension Inquiry
In line with its previously stated commitment, the General Services Committee sanctioned an independent inquiry into the perceived failings on the delivery of the recently completed Connaught Care Home Extension project.
The report highlights that while the project governance was correctly structured, there were a number of shortcomings in the project’s administration and management. It also provides key learnings in the form of recommendations that the General Services Committee will endorse and apply to its future major capital projects.
Iain MacFarlane, Chair of the General Services Committee said; “The report highlights issues with oversight and communication across various responsible bodies and third parties, however we can now be responsible and accountable to learn and move forward from the findings of the inquiry and create a framework that can be applied when the States of Alderney takes on major capital projects.”
He continued; “I would also like to acknowledge the diligent and professional manner in which Martin Thornton has conducted and presented his findings.”
General Services Committee recognises the public interest in this matter and therefore it has been agreed for the inquiry to be published in full on the States of Alderney website which can be found via the following link Connaught Extension Project or alternatively via the banner on the States of Alderney homepage.
The Connaught is hosting an open day today, July 9th and the community is able to take a tour of the new facility. To arrange your place on the tour, please contact the Connaught on 01481 822756.
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