Remedial Works Planned for Jersey Airport Arrivals Building

Restoration Plans Submitted for Jersey Airport’s Historic Arrivals Building

Remedial work on the 1930s arrivals building at Jersey Airport could get under way later this year, subject to planning approval.

Ports of Jersey has applied for permission to carry out essential works to make the listed structure wind- and water-tight, as well as remove asbestos and strip out redundant mechanical and electrical systems.

In its submission, the organisation said the measures were designed to safeguard the building ahead of wider redevelopment, ensuring its heritage is preserved. The external “Etats de Jersey 1937” crest and the building’s character as a rare example of inter-war architecture would be retained.

Airport director Ashley Maggs said the project marked a commitment to protecting an important piece of the Island’s cultural heritage.

“As part of our airport redevelopment, the 1937 Arrivals building now has a clear future: we want to use this iconic building to showcase our history,” he said. He added that the planned works were modest in scale and focused only on parts of the structure already significantly altered. “We will protect the surviving historic character while carrying out the safe removal of asbestos. We are fully committed to protecting the special interest of this historically significant building,” Mr Maggs said.