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The Confederation of Guernsey Industry is backing plans to dump inert waste in St Peter Port Harbour as part of expansion proposals.
A Requête, led by Deputy Neil Inder, with the formal backing of six other deputies, has been put forward asking that the States consider new developments at the island's main harbour, rather than extending the current Longue Hougue South Site.
CGi Chairman Clive McMinn is supporting the Requête: "The proposed amendment has purpose and offer economically beneficial outcomes and opportunities for the island rather than Longue Hougue, which has no plan and just incurs expense.
"We were involved in the initial public consultation on the future of inert waste two years ago, and our view then is similar to today - any major expenditure project has to offer significant benefits to Guernsey which Deputy Inder's clearly does."
Pictured: The Requête has been led by Deputy Neil Inder.
The Requête suggests the creation of an initial infilled area to create an anchor point for a potential jetty of up to 160 metres.
"This proposal also has been put forward to the Waterfront working party and is supported by the commercial companies involved," added Mr McMinn.
Meanwhile Deputy Inder has taken to social media to explain his argument stating that, while Longue Hougue South has "no value nor purpose" and is a "waste of taxpayers' money", St Peter Port development "future proofs the harbour" and "enhances St Peter Port development".
Deputy Inder said the plans have "substantial support from business, logistics and operating groups" and fit with "existing strategies".
He has also posted on social media to claim the backing of local boat owners. He shared a message from the Guernsey Boatowners' Association which he said "have come out in support for the Harbour Development Requete".
The GBA cited the promised improvements to ferry services and the ro-ro ramp facilities from the Requête, saying; "it is our considered opinion that the States of Guernsey should agree to this Requête. This harbour redevelopment proposal should be our No.1 priority as it affects our whole island community. To delay or ignore this vital issue could seriously jeopardize our economy and way of life."
The Requête has been signed by Deputies Neil Inder, Barry Paint, Heidi Soulsby, Lyndon Trott, Jonathan Le Tocq, Rob Prow and Al Brouard and is due to be debated in the next three months.
You can read it in full here.
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