Delay to opening of permanent public toilets

Insurance issues are being dealt with over the toilets

The opening of some permanent public toilet facilities remains delayed, according to a written question response from Jersey's minister for infrastructure.

The question, from Deputy Montfort Tadier, sought an update on discussions with the property owner over the contractual obligation to provide public access to the toilets at the Nude Dunes development at La Pulente, St Ouen.

In response, Minister Andy Jehan confirmed the property owner was engaging with their insurer to make sure it had the right cover to operate any such facilities.

It was hoped that permanent toilets would be open in time for the summer, but currently there are temporary facilities in place.

In the written response, Jehan said: "The property owner is now actively engaging with their insurance provider to clarify the requirements for obtaining public liability insurance that would be needed to operate the toilets."

He also said that, following discussions involving Jersey Property Holdings (JPH) and other relevant parties, the owner had identified modifications to the plumbing and electrical systems that must be addressed before the toilets can be opened to the public.

While there remained no permanent public toilet at the site, the minister said efforts "continue to be made" to open the toilets within the permanent structure, and that, in the meantime, a portable toilet had been installed by the owner.

He also said that the temporary toilet had been open to the public and regularly serviced since 18 August, and clarified that JPH was awaiting advice on whether the owner's contractual obligations to open the toilets had therefore been discharged.