The scaffolding at Guernsey Airport could be up for years – with a budget set aside for it of up to £300,000.
The support structure went up in 2024 but it’s still not clear how long it will be up for.
Deputy Mark Helyar, President of the States Trading Supervisory Board, which has political responsibility for the airport, said in September that the damage needed to be “inspected, repaired and declared safe.”
The airport terminal’s roof was already damaged before Storm Ciaran blew through the island in 2023, making matters worse.
STSB has now confirmed how much money the exercise will cost.
In response to a Freedom of Information request, the Board has said “a comprehensive engineering survey is currently being completed, which will identify options for long-term repair”.
Until that can be done, the scaffolding will have to remain in place.
STSB also confirmed that no funding has yet been allocated to any necessary repair work.
“The installation, maintenance and dismantling of the scaffolding, the engineering survey,
and the ongoing project management are collectively budgeted to cost up to £300,000,” said STSB.
“The timescale for completion depends on the extent of the necessary repairs and the availability of funding, which will need to be prioritised alongside other critical infrastructure maintenance across Guernsey Ports.”