Work to build a new hospital in Jersey has taken a major step forward, according to the island’s government, with key construction partners now appointed for the £710 million Overdale Acute Hospital project.
Bouygues UK has been selected as the preferred tenderer for the main construction works, while Ashbe Construction has been awarded the contract to carry out site preparation works.
The announcement follows the issuance of the planning permit earlier this year. After the planning application was approved in February 2025, the government confirmed that all necessary permissions are now in place, allowing construction to proceed.
Figures released on Monday by the Treasury and Resources Minister revealed that spending on Jersey’s hospital development and associated healthcare facilities has reached £204.2 million since 2012. This total reflects multiple attempts to deliver a new hospital, including two unsuccessful planning applications for a Gloucester Street site and the ultimately approved “health campus” plans at Overdale.
Ashbe Construction will begin work by installing site hoardings and preparing the Overdale location ahead of major groundworks. The site, surrounded by fields, trees, and residential areas, has already been cleared to accommodate the new hospital.
Deputy Tom Binet, Minister for Health and Social Services, described the project as being “further along than we have ever been.”
“Work is continuing at the Overdale site, and the acute hospital has now received its planning permit, which is critically timed to support the final stages of the procurement process for appointing a main works delivery partner,” he said.
“In the next phase, the new healthcare facilities team will work closely with Bouygues UK to secure the best possible commercial outcome for islanders. Our aim is to agree the main works contract early next year and begin construction of the new acute hospital as soon as possible thereafter.”
Philippe Bernard, Chair and CEO of Bouygues UK, said the project represents “a significant investment in Jersey’s future.”
“Through supporting local employment, working with island suppliers and businesses, and investing in skills and workforce development, we aim to deliver long-term benefits that extend well beyond the construction phase,” he said.
The government also confirmed that a reserved tenderer has been appointed to ensure commercial resilience should final contract terms not be agreed with the preferred bidder.