The review into Beau Sejour will determine if it should continue to be home to some sports, or if they should be relocated to new facilities at Les Ozouets.
Deputy Paul Montague, President of Education, Sport & Culture, revealed that the committee is considering the “interplay” between the two sites in a wide-ranging update to the States Assembly this week.
He revealed that the first phase of the redevelopment of Les Ozouets into the post-16 education campus is progressing on-time and within budget.
The second phase, which includes a sports block and outdoor sporting facilities, is yet to have funding approved by the States but Deputy Montague said the sustainability review into Beau Sejour would make what is required clearer.
Deputy Marc Leadbeater questioned if the main hall at Beau Sejour would be reduced in size which would affect many sports clubs which use the space.
Deputy Montague said it would depend on what happens at Les Ozouets, saying any sports affected by changes at Beau Sejour “could have a home there”.
He insisted that the States “can’t cut back” on sports because of it’s link with “long-term wellbeing and health”.
He said the private sector would also be engaged to see if new solutions could be found to ensure sport is protected.
A review into Beau Sejour was ordered by the previous ESC Committee amid a States-wide push to find savings.
But it also said that the sports hall, squash and netball courts could be reconfigured or repurposed while the leisure centre’s staffing costs need to be “monitored and reviewed”.
Deputy Montague announced that the next phase of the review will focus on what needs to happen to ensure services and facilities remain sustainable.
The second phase of Les Ozouets also includes a standalone sixth form centre, but Deputy Montague said the new Education Committee would evaluate all the options.
Student population numbers and long-term population forecasts will be considered to make informed plans for the future of the site.