ON the eve of a debate which could change the face of St Helier, a row has erupted between WEB and group of surveyors who say sinking the Avenue to rescue the Waterfront is unnecessary.
The lobby group, which is made up of leading surveyors, developers and property specialists, claims that States Members are being ‘spun’ into supporting the £45 million project.
On Tuesday the States will discuss plans to sink Route de la Libération from the Grand Hotel to the underpass to allow a huge development of office blocks, shops, a car park and a winter garden. The aim of the project is to try to bring town closer to the Waterfront so that more people will use it.
WEB director Steven Izatt (pictured) has upset the lobby group by writing to all States Members and discrediting the submissions made by the group, who say that the road does not need to be sunk in order to save the Waterfront.
