Chief Minister John Le Fondré announced last week that the hospital is expected to be operational by the beginning of May.
Eight trailers for the hospital have arrived in the Island and work on laying the floor has begun.
In a statement on Monday evening, the Chief Minister said: ‘This temporary facility is essential to provide the required capacity, support and treatment for Islanders during Covid-19, especially when the peak of infection occurs.
‘Preparatory work began on Thursday, and those who have passed the site over the weekend will have seen that the construction phase has already begun, during daylight hours.
‘Over the Bank Holiday weekend the topsoil at the field was removed and the team have already completed the task of laying the hardcore foundations and all of the drainage needed for the hospital.’
As of Monday evening, there have been 217 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jersey and three deaths.
Senator Le Fondré added: ‘I know that the construction will have a particular impact on those living close to Millbrook, and the team are actively working to manage and resolve any complaints they receive from local residents.
‘In government, we are working closely with the St Lawrence Constable [Deidre Mezbourian] and Deputies [Gregory Guida and Kirsten Morel] to ensure those living near the Nightingale site are able to voice their concerns, get answers and are given regular updates on what is happening in their neighbourhood.
‘I appreciate the real concerns all the residents in the area have, and want to thank them for the cooperation and understanding they’ve shown the team as the construction has gotten underway.
‘You will have seen that, over the weekend, we now have 217 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Jersey. We have also received 1583 negative results and we are awaiting the results of 55 more. We will only see these numbers continue to grow as our place on the infection curve changes.
‘That is why the construction of the Nightingale hospital now is the right step to take. When the peak comes, it will help us to face it and manage it appropriately.
It will provide the resilience we need to try to protect our most vulnerable and save as many lives as we can.’
