It bought most of the site last August and said at the time it was hoped that demolition would start within 12 months.
‘Leale’s Yard is a strategically important site, so maintaining momentum is essential,’ said Policy & Resources Committee president Lindsay de Sausmarez.
‘Development doesn’t take place overnight, especially for a site of this scale, but we’re progressing through the necessary stages as quickly as possible. We’re planning the necessary demolition – which will be the first visible signs of progress – at the earliest opportunity.’
She added that work to improve the transport network in the area was also progressing.
Plans for the land remain to create a mixed-use development of housing and commercial units, but the States has indicated that the overall layout and design are likely to change from that currently given outline planning permission.
A further call for expressions of interest will follow shortly in relation to master planning for the wider area.
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