Constable reveals plans to create parish park

Constable Kevin Lewis said the plans would revitalise the area and give parishioners more things to do

Plans to create a new park in a parish in Jersey have been unveiled.

The Constable of St Saviour, Kevin Lewis, said the plans, which are for fields next to the parish hall, would revitalise the area and give parishioners more things to do.

His £5.66m vision, which would need planning permission, includes a play area, nature trail, cafe and changes to road layout.

Lewis said the funding would not come from parish rates, but from ringfenced money and potentially government grants, community sponsorships, and private donors.

'Bring parish back to life'

The plans are also subject to a public consultation, which asks residents for their ideas and views on each feature.

Lewis said there was a lack of facilities in the parish and this could improve it.

"Since Covid, things have gone downhill a little bit, the parish hall's not being used as much as it should do," he said.

"I want to bring the parish back to life and have St Saviour parish hall as the centre of the parish."

He said the plans would connect areas such as St Saviour's School and the woodland below the parish hall.

A mock-up of how the park could look

The proposal is split into three phases, which could change depending on public feedback and the funding available.

Work on the first is expected to start at the end of this year or early next year.

The initial phase includes building a 40-space car park, a footpath along La Rue de Patier and a children's play and park area.

The second would alter access to Birches Avenue and install a nature trail and paths.

The final stage includes a community centre, café and a pétanque pitch.

People can see the plans at the parish hall and complete the consultation online.