But residents still want to fight the move.
The controversial plans had brought a wave of anger and frustration from nearby residents, with worries about the loss of views, the creation of an 'eyesore' and concerns about increased flooding. But the politicians determined that Guernsey Water had done its best to address the issues and that this was an essential piece of infrastructure.
Pete Burtenshaw represented Julia Le Pelley and Michelle Waterman, who own properties across the road from the proposed site. He highlighted that the area was an important natural habitat and that it should be preserved. He also clarified that the structure would reach nearly 9ft higher than the roadway and have a 32 sq. metre floor area, which he described as massive.
'It is going to be somewhat of an eyesore and much higher than the seawall,' he said.
