15 April 2026
Yesterday, I updated the Council of Ministers on progress at this advanced stage of the procurement process for the Acute Hospital at Overdale. We discussed the current position and the remaining steps.
Ministers remain fully aligned on the need to deliver a new Acute Hospital for Islanders and are clear that this project is essential and deliverable. They also recognised that finalising a Main Works Contract for a project of this scale and complexity requires careful, detailed consideration to ensure the outcome is right for the Island.
Our collective focus is on securing a robust agreement that delivers the hospital as planned while representing appropriate value and protection for the public purse. Ministers are united that decisions will be taken in line with established guidance and codes of practice, including those that apply during the election period, should that be necessary.
This Government has made significant progress overall: Planning permission is in place, funding has been identified and development works at the Overdale site are underway and continuing in earnest, placing the project on a more advanced footing than any previous hospital scheme. Procurement activities are also approaching a decision point.
As with any live and confidential tender process, it is essential that commercial discussions are conducted carefully and responsibly. As Minister for Health and Social Services, I will complete this process only when satisfied that the terms deliver a fair, balanced and sustainable agreement in the best interests of both parties, but especially Islanders.
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