The current operator of the Lido is due to pause operations early next month due to uncertainty about the future of the Havre des Pas site.
A statement from The Lido Ltd, which currently handles the café and some of the facilities, said owners have been “left with no viable option but to pause operations at this time” due to the “current circumstances and the uncertain position”.
The business will stop trading on Saturday 6 December, ahead of the requirement to vacate the premises on or before Christmas Day.
New operator First Point was due to take over the lease from then after community group Love Our Lido lost “preferred bidder” status, but questions have been raised about the tender process and an independent review is now underway.
The Lido Ltd’s statement continued: “Out of respect for the independent Jurat-led review into the tender process, and to avoid any possibility of being seen to influence its outcome, we will not be making further comment at this stage.
“While the continued delay is deeply challenging for the business, the outcome for the long-term future of the site and the community is critical. We therefore believe it is important for the review to conclude without speculation or external pressure.”
The business, which is part of hospitaliers Marcus and Ana Calvani’s BeServed Group, said its “absolute priority” was staff.
“We are dedicated to ensuring every member of the team has continued employment and full support during this transition,” the statement added.
The Lido thanked the wider community for their support and understanding.
A planned debate in the States Assembly this week over the running of the site was delayed pending the outcome of the review.