What we do
Infrastructure and Environment (I&E) provides the conditions, facilities and decisions needed for Islanders, the environment and business to flourish and prosper.
The department’s focus is to provide the critical national infrastructure and decision making needed to enable Islanders, businesses and visitors to live, work and enjoy the Island. The department is a key delivery agent in protecting and enhancing Jersey’s natural and built environment, and in protecting the habitats and species which make the Island special.
Our delivery team services are split across 4 directorates: Operations and Transport, Natural Environment, Regulation and Property.
Operations and Transport
The Operations and Transport team is responsible for:
- collection, treatment and disposal of the Island's waste water
- recycling and disposal of refuse and other waste materials from the Island's residents and businesses
- providing a maintenance service for all parks, gardens, playing fields, woodlands, trees and open land administered by I&E
- providing an Island wide municipal cleaning and public convenience cleaning service to areas administered by I&E and other client departments and parishes, in accordance with agreed standards
- the management of the main road network for the benefit and safety of all users
- development and implementation of the Sustainable Transport Policy (including public bus service, school bus service, cycling and pedestrian facilitates, travel awareness and parking policies)
- provision and maintenance of all public car-parking services
- the vehicle procurement, maintenance, repair and fleet management of all States vehicles
- running the Government of Jersey’s sporting and events facilities
Natural Environment
Natural Environment provide scientific services and practical advice to support government policy, legislation, and enforcement. The team are responsible for:
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safeguarding our land and marine environments and our natural and farmed flora and fauna
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operating a meteorological and climatological service for the Channel Islands
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providing a government veterinary service
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providing a fisheries protection and research service for our 800 square miles of territorial waters
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managing the Island’s countryside access networks and ensuring that Jersey complies with international legal obligation
Regulation
The Regulation team protect Islanders by delivering socially-responsible regulation, preventing unfair commercial practices, and providing statutory functions including planning and building, trading standards, licensing, driver and vehicle standards, food safety, water quality, plant health and noise, waste and pollution prevention. The team is responsible for:
- ensuring motor vehicles are roadworthy and drivers are competent
- ensuring safe rental accommodation and food practices
- enforcing consumer protection laws and providing a comprehensive consumer and business advisory service
- protecting the Island’s waters and wider environment from pollution
- protecting the Island from plant-based pests and diseases
- regulating border controls for plants, animals, and products of animal origin
- keeping people safe by ensuring our buildings are safe
- ensuring best use of land and development of the built environment
Property
The Property Holdings directorate provides well-maintained, safe, legislatively-compliant and financially-sustainable property which allows the Government of Jersey to meet its obligation to the public. The capital team deliver major capital projects which support the continued provision of high standards of service to the public including:
- managing the government property portfolio and ensuring it is correctly configured to match future requirements
- maintaining the assets under management to ensure they are safe and compliant with the relevant landlord obligations
- delivering major government building and infrastructure projects
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