Contractor sought to demolish Guernsey school

The secondary school was closed in July 2009

The job of demolishing the former St Peter Port School building in Guernsey has been put out for tender.

The demolition of the empty building at Les Ozouets would allow plans for a new post-16 campus on the site to go ahead on time.

However, if the States decides not to build the new college, the tender process would be cancelled.

The decision will be made later in October at the Funding and Investment Plan and Capital Portfolio debate.

Director of Education Nick Hynes said: "We are, of course, conscious that the timing of this tender going live, before this month's States debate, isn't ideal as we are not sure whether the funding will be in place to progress.

"However, the demolition phase of the programme has been planned for some time and continuing this preparatory work as planned is crucial if we are to maintain a grip on expected timelines.

"This is just the initial tender exercise.

"No contract will be signed and the process will stop if the States decides against funding the project."

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