La Moye Prison Re-development: Approval of Revised Masterplan

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A decision made 17 July 2023:

Decision Reference: MD-HA-2023-444		Public
Subject: La Moye Prison Redevelopment: Approval of revised Masterplan
Report Title: Consolidated Phases Feasibility Report Update		Exempt (Article 42(f))
Decision(s): The Minister decided to approve an updated Master Plan (Ref: July 2022 Revision 6) for the redevelopment of La Moye Prison.
Reason for Decision(s): This replaces the previous Master Plan report, which was endorsed by the then Home Affairs Minister in March 2019, as recorded in MD-HA-2019-0028, and makes a number of changes to the plans to meet the evolving needs of the prison. This includes the replacement of the proposed ‘Phase 8’ Outworkers Unit to create a Hospitality Training Facility, with an enabling works project to be undertaken using existing funding to: i) demolish the old administration building, ii) install the replacement external security fence and iii) remove the old car park security fence and make good. It is intended that alternative provision for outworkers to live in a discreet unit will be provided by making amendments to existing accommodation.
Resource Implications: Funds are already held by Jersey Property Holdings for the development of La Moye Prison which will be used to fund the enabling work. Any additional funding required will be subject to the usual process of approval via the Government Plan, further to an updated business case being developed.
Action Required: The Minister's Private Secretary to confirm once the decision is made.
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for Home Affairs
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):