BUSINESSES with a “passion for Jersey’s heritage” are being invited to express interest in operating the St Catherine’s bunker site, as a long-running fish enterprise prepares to leave the premises after more than 20 years.
Jersey Turbot Farm – the current leaseholders of the bunker, tunnels and outside area – have given notice that they are ending their long association with the site, which once served as a stronghold for German forces.
Ports of Jersey is seeking expressions of interest from potential replacements and is encouraging businesses with “viable ideas” to contact the organisation.
Events and project support manager Kim Gilbraith said: “St Catherine’s war tunnels hold a profound historical significance, serving as a lasting testament to the Island’s wartime past and offering an educational experience for visitors.”
Ms Gilbraith continued: “We would like to hear from experienced businesses with a passion for Jersey’s heritage and who are keen to contribute to the local economy by enhancing visitors’ experience of this beautiful location. This is a unique chance to contribute to the local community and to the preservation of a valuable historic building.
“We would like to hear from businesses whose ideas would widen the opportunities for people to enjoy this area, enabling them to spend time enjoying its natural beauty and unique heritage.”
In the August edition of Connect magazine, Ports’ head of maritime operations, Louise Stafford, said there was a desire to work with businesses in the area on sustainability to support tourism, with a focus on environmental projects that could make St Catherine’s a “green harbour”.
