The plan, which would see the government consolidate its current 21 offices into seven blocks, would mean 1,600 civil servants moving. No site as yet been identified.
Chief Minister John Le Fondré said this could release valuable sites for affordable housing, keyworker accommodation and other development.
The main government offices are currently based in Broad Street after moving out of Cyril Le Marquand House earlier this year.
Senator Le Fondré said: ‘There has been woeful underinvestment in the government’s office estate over many years and this government is sorting out that legacy. Too many of our staff work in a poor-quality environment in old offices, with poor wellbeing facilities, poor energy efficiency and limited disability access. In short, they are no longer fit for purpose.
‘Consolidating our office estate will release sites for much-needed affordable housing and other development and could save up to £7 million a year of taxpayers’ money, while providing a modern working environment for our staff.
‘This is another example of how this government proposes to invest for long-term benefits, modernising, improving and delivering better value for money.’
The States will vacate the following:
• Cyril Le Marquand House
• South Hill
• Philip Le Feuvre House
• Huguenot House
• Maritime House
• Jubilee Wharf
• Maison Le Pape
• Le Bas
• Highlands administrative offices (not Highlands College).
And in the next four or five years will end the lease of:
• Broad Street
• The Parade
• Durell House
• Eagle House
• Liberté House
• Bermuda House.
