10 April 2025
The structural engineer has now signed off all steel strapping works and confirmed
the stability of the structure.
As a result, demolition of the outbuildings and boundary walls can now proceed and
is expected to take place imminently.
Once the debris has been safely removed, the Geological survey work is scheduled to
begin next week.
Further updates will be provided as the work progresses and the work still remains
on schedule.
We have now collated all relevant information including a upcoming schedule of
works here: Gov.je.
Public Impact
We recognise the disruption the closure continues to cause for commuters and local
businesses.
The road will only reopen once the buildings are stabilised and all risks of structural
collapse have been mitigated.
Routes and safety assurance
We urge both pedestrians and drivers to follow the designated public diversions and
avoid cutting through private land, particularly College Gardens.
These measures are in place to ensure the safety of all road users and residents.
Rouge Bouillon continues to remain closed between Clarendon Road and Palmyra
Road as investigations continue into the stability of an adjacent building wall,
affected by a burst water main.
We have considered other options to manage the traffic around the closure however,
the decision to retain the current traffic arrangement is based on the following
factors:
- reversing Clarendon Road poses additional safety risks for residents and
pedestrians
- allowing right-turn access onto Clarendon Road from Val Plaisant could cause
severe traffic congestion, particularly near the Gyratory
- reversing Midvale Road, while potentially useful, would necessitate signal
junction changes, creating confusion, complications, and further safety
concerns.
We advise the traveling public to continue to avoid the area and use alternative
routes to access town where possible.
Background and plan
The situation is highly complex with several adjacent walls and buildings that are
severely cracked and have been subject to significant movement following a burst
watermain. The property and external walls were rendered unsafe with voids created
under the structures. Multiple parties are involved, including Infrastructure and
Environment, Jersey Water, structural engineers, building surveyors, loss
adjustors, and insurance companies.
The team of professionals, working on behalf of the property owners and their
insurance companies, has devised a plan to stabilise the property and then demolish
the external walls.
- Step 1: a Contractor working on behalf of the owner of 28 Clarendon Road
will install steel strapping around the building
- Step 2: the structural engineers, assisted by geotechnical engineers will
investigate soil conditions under the foundations
- Step 3: the external structures and boundary walls will be demolished
- Step 4: re-open Rouge Bouillon once it has been determined that it is safe to
do so.
The project remains under constant review to ensure the best and safest outcome.
Next steps
A further update on the situation will be provided in seven days.
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