B36 L'Avenue de la Commune, St. Brelade: Acquisition of land for footway widening at Roberts Garage

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A decision made 21 March 2023:

Decision Reference: MD-INF-2023-164		Public
Subject: B36 L’ Avenue de la Commune, St. Brelade - Acquisition of Land for Footway Widening at Roberts Garage
Report Title: B36 L’Avenue de la Commune, St. Brelade - Acquisition of Land for Footway Widening at Roberts Garage		Exempt (Article 33(b))
Decision(s): As provided under Standing Order 168 (1) (a), it is recommended that the Public: a. acquires from Ports of Jersey Limited the widened Footway and the Footway Extension, which will be incorporated into the main road, L’Avenue de la Commune, and this by way of a hereditary contract passed before the Royal Court; and b. confirms in the same contract the boundary between the Property and the Footway and Footway Extension.
Reason for Decision(s): The decision is required to acquire an area of land and to formalise a boundary.
Resource Implications: There are no new financial and/or manpower implications.
Action Required: 1. In accordance with Standing Order 168 (3), this decision must be presented to the States at least 15 working days before the contract is passed before Court or concluded. After the expiry of 15 working days following presentation to the States the transaction may be concluded. 2. The Minister hereby authorised, as applicable: a. under Standing Order 168 (5) the Attorney General and the Greffier to pass any contract which is required to be passed on behalf of the Public b. the Director of Jersey Property Holdings to conclude any contract which is required to be concluded on behalf of the Public.
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for Infrastructure
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):