“PROGRESS” is being made towards the anticipated handover of the Lido to a new operator – with further news expected later this week, the Infrastructure Minister has revealed.
The update from Constable Andy Jehan comes after it emerged earlier this year that events and property management firm First Point was the frontrunner to take over the site, following community group Love Our Lido’s decision to withdraw from the proceedings.
Marcus Calvani, co-owner of outgoing operator BeServed, said that he had recently signed an agreement to enable the transition.
He added: “I’ve done my part and I’m very pleased to have delivered everything I promised in a smooth handover for the next tenant.”
In a written question published yesterday, St Helier Deputy David Warr – who had been at the forefront of the Love our Lido campaign – asked Mr Jehan about the maintenance works that his department intended to carry out in the meantime.
The minister responded: “Jersey Business has brokered the signing of the new lease for the Havre des Pas site and is currently working to agree details of the transfer of some minor items from the previous occupant to the proposed new tenant.
“Final agreement of the date that the proposed new tenant will take over the
premises is dependent on the agreement between the proposed new tenant and the previous occupant, and the notice period required by standing order 168.”
Mr Jehan continued: “Until that date, which is expected to be in the near future, Jersey Property Holdings continue to undertake the comprehensive schedule of maintenance and inspections to the public areas of the building fabric, mechanical, electrical, legionella, valves and pumps and other aspects of the structure, in addition to ensuring that the cafe and kiosk areas are in a good state of repair for the incoming tenant.”
Speaking to the JEP, Mr Jehan added: “I understand we are making progress and hopefully there is going to be more information by the end of the week.”
