Field P765, La Rue de St. Clement, St. Peter: Aquisition

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A decision made 3 October 2024:

Decision Reference: MD-INF-2024-740		Public
Subject: Field P765, La Rue de St Clement, St Peter, JE3 7AJ.
Report Title: Field P765, La Rue de St Clement, St Peter, JE3 7AJ.		Exempt (Article 33(a))
Decision(s): The Minister for Infrastructure approved the acquisition of Field No. P765, La Rue de St Clement, St Peter, JE3 7AJ, as provided under Standing Order 168 (1) (a).
Reason for Decision(s): Field No. P765 has been considered suitable by the Drainage Capital Project Team, Infrastructure and Environment Department, for an underground Strategic Storage Tank, as detailed in the accompanying report. MD-INF-2024-719 will be rescinded as it has been identified that information relating to the Uplift Clause was not included. Additionally, the vendor's legal costs in relation to passing the contract are to be met by the Public.
Resource Implications: There are new financial and/or manpower implications. Further information is included in the detail section of the report.
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):