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The Guernsey Society of Architects has written to three key Deputies, underlining their support for the States' upcoming capital projects to be undertaken by local firms.
Chief Minister Deputy Peter Ferbrache updated the States this month on the need to bring forward capital projects to support the island’s economic recovery.
The Policy & Resources President highlighted a commitment to place lawful emphasis on choosing local businesses for upcoming building works, making reference to the Fermain Wall, the Havelet slipway and the Cow's Horn steps in the process.
Pictured: A letter was written to three Deputies; Neil Inder, Peter Ferbrache and Victoria Oliver.
“This direction by the Chief Minister and the President of the Committee for Economic Development will facilitate investment by local firms in local staff and local training,” said Chairman of the GSA, Mitchell Sneddon.
“As well as achieving the stated goal of circulating States expenditure within the local economy.”
The group not only wrote to Deputy Ferbrache, they also contacted the President of the Committee for Economic Development, Deputy Neil Inder, and the President of the Development and Planning Authority, Deputy Victoria Oliver.
The GSA supported the objectives of Deputy Inder’s committee to support the ethos that local investment is essential for recovery.
Pictured: The GSA says there are plenty of experts and specialists in the Bailiwick.
Deputy Oliver’s priorities for tackling abandoned buildings and expanding the list of exemptions for planning permission were fully supported.
It has been stressed by Mr Sneddon that the relevant experience for large scale projects already exists in Guernsey, and there is rarely a need to look elsewhere.
“There are over 30 Chartered Architects working in the Bailiwick, many of whom have extensive experience working in other jurisdictions including the UK and Europe.”
Pictured top: The GSA represents members of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
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