Appointed by the Guernsey Housing Association, Groupe Legendre aims to partner with local contractor Breton to finalise the design of the homes and progress the project to stage two.
Groupe Legendre was founded in 1946 in France, and moved into Jersey in 2018.
‘We’re committed to delivering the CI Tyres site to the highest standard to meet the needs of islanders and in a timely manner,’ said GHA chief operating officer Lisa de Kooker.
‘Legendre impressed us with the depth of their experience and we’re pleased to be moving forward with them on this stage of the process.’
Last month, the GHA received planning permission for 60 one-bedroom and nine two-bedroom homes to create smaller and more affordable housing options as set out by the States Strategic Housing Indicator.
This stage of the development involves getting the design, costs and logistics pinned down before the construction contract is finally awarded.
Groupe Legendre was chosen for its experience with schemes of similar nature, competitiveness, management processes and quality.
Jersey director Luc Richard said that the company was delighted to collaborate with the GHA on its first project in Guernsey.
‘This appointment is a testament to our expertise and proven track record in delivering high-quality, sustainable homes,’ he said.
‘Acting as contractor, we are proud to play our role in delivering so many affordable homes for the benefit of the people in Guernsey.’
Groupe Legendre’s works in Jersey include the St Helier Waterfront Horizon development of 280 apartments and 12 commercial units.
Enabling works for the CI Tyres site have already begun.
The final proposal will be completed before the end of the year, followed by the awarding of the construction contract, with the aim to start building in early 2026 and the project completed by the end of 2027.
The site has been waiting for development for more than a decade, since plans were first approved in 2012. They, and subsequent larger schemes, never progressed.
The GHA bought the site for £1.7m. in 2022 and initially gained permission for a development of 25 flats, but this has been superseded twice over to increase the number of homes.
Controversially, the plans do not include any spaces for car parking. The GHA has said it is prioritising homes rather than cars.
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