THE reopening of Rouge Bouillon – which has been partially closed since a burst water main caused a sinkhole in December – is “currently expected after the Easter holidays”, according to the Infrastructure Department.
In an update, the department said Rouge Bouillon remains closed between Clarendon Road and Palmyra Road as investigations continue into the stability of an adjacent building wall.
It explained that those responsible for the affected buildings are undertaking detailed investigations and repair work, “which are expected to take some time”.
This includes the owner of 28 Clarendon Road, who the department said has been working with an engineering team and a geotechnical engineer, “to take action to ensure the building is made safe and restored efficiently”.
“This highlights the complexity of the response needed to carry out the repairs, as investigations continue into the stability of the building, affected by a burst water main,” yesterday’s update continued.
“We want to thank the owner for working with all parties to come to the fastest possible resolution.”
The department stressed that the situation is “highly complex”, with several adjacent walls and buildings “unsafe and severely cracked”.
“Multiple parties are involved, including Infrastructure and Environment, Jersey Water, structural engineers, building surveyors, loss adjusters, and insurance companies,” it added.
“We continue to monitor progress and review timelines for the safe reopening of Rouge Bouillon, currently expected after the Easter holidays.”
Parish representatives recently received an update on the situation from lead Infrastructure officer Rob Cabot.
St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft said: “While I appreciate the frustration at the ongoing closure I am thankful to Islanders for their patience and to the teams carrying out the work while the buildings in the area are made safe.”
He added: “I am also grateful to the department for Infrastructure for taking the time to update the parish’s elected representatives on the ongoing works.”
