Enhancing our island

The Guernsey Development Agency (GDA), was established by the States of Guernsey in July 2023. Its aim is to deliver developments, amongst other areas, along the East coast between the Aquarium and Salerie Corner and between Longue Hougue and the Vale Castle. These developments will be in line with the Harbour Action Areas identified within the Island Development Plan.

An Introduction to the GDA

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What is the Guernsey Development Agency (GDA)?

The GDA will create enhancements which will improve the economy, promote new industries, or create new spaces for all to enjoy. We think of ourselves as a listening agency and we want to hear all of your views and interests.

All proposed ideas will be fully evaluated to consider the benefits and the costs. With sustainability being a key consideration at every stage of the process.

It is likely that the initial projects which are proposed by the GDA agency will be smaller in scale and do not impact any existing plans for the harbours.

One of the challenges we face is ensuring that the chosen enhancements are achieved using private funding, if possible. I.e. not tax payers money. This means carefully evaluating all potential ideas to ensure the business case is sound.

We are committed to listening to your views, evaluating all opportunities, whilst ensuring we maintain the natural beauty our Island.

The developments must meet 5 key objectives set by the States:

  1. Provide infrastructure that protects Guernsey’s East Coast and harbours from current and future environmental threats. (e.g. flooding)
  2. Provide infrastructure to develop modern and resilient harbours (taking into account Guernsey’s future harbour requirements, both in terms of operational requirements and the wider redevelopment of the east coast) which create opportunities to provide improved social, economic and environmental infrastructure.
  3. Provide transport infrastructure which improves transport connectivity and choice, within and between the main Centres.
  4. Provide infrastructure that supports Guernsey’s housing requirements.
  5. Provide infrastructure that supports existing business activity and creates economic opportunities.

These objectives should be delivered whilst being as cost neutral to the States as possible.

Guernsey Development Agency Survey Results

Following the results of the survey, and in consultation with the States of Guernsey, the Guernsey Development Agency will initially focus on St Sampsons.

Timeline

July 2023

The Guernsey Development Agency was established by the States of Guernsey

December 2023

The GDA undertook a survey to understand what islanders wanted to see change on the east coast

October 2024

The States of Guernsey endorsed the GDA's strategic vision for St Sampsons

May 2025

The States of Guernsey approved Black Rock Land Reclamation project as the preferred way forward for the future inert waste disposal site, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions.

2024-2026

Investigations and feasibility studies with stakeholders will enable a comprehensive plan for the delivery of development around the Bridge.

April 2026

A Key Infrastructure Delivery Plan will be submitted to the Political Oversight Group for endorsement

November 2026

A Business & Funding Plan which will detail potential funding mechanisms for each of the projects at St Sampsons will be submitted to the States of Guernsey

Mid 2027 – Commence physical works on projects

Work on the first major project will commence, with planning work on second generation strategic projects already underway.

2030

First projects will be completed.