Field 525, St. John: Sale of drainage rights

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A decision made 15 May 2023:

Decision Reference: MD-INF-2023-293		Public
Subject: Field 525, St John: Sale of drainage rights
Report Title: Field 525, St John - Sale of drainage rights through St John's School		Exempt (Article 33(b))
Decision(s): The Minister, as provided under Standing Order 168 (1) (a), decided that the Public should pass a contract with St. John’s 525 Limited for drainage rights for a drainage pipe from their development on the eastern part of Field 525 to connect to the public foul sewer in La Rue des Buttes.
Reason for Decision(s): The decision is required to formalise an application for the grant of drainage rights as per the provisions of Standing Order 168 (1) (c) and the clarification of boundaries as per Standing Order 168 (1) (b), as outlined in the accompanying report.
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; and 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: 15th May 2023	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):