Building for the long term
Jersey’s infrastructure has served the Island well for decades. However, like many jurisdictions with long established public assets, we are now facing a combination of new pressures and overdue maintenance that require a clear and coordinated response. Much of our core infrastructure is ageing, and in some areas is no longer fit for purpose. This includes roads, public buildings, education facilities, water and drainage systems, and flood defences.
This plan is a key step in addressing the demographic challenges we are facing. Our growing population, changing demographic profile, climate risks, and shifts in how services are delivered all place additional demands on those systems. At the same time, despite increasing day-to-day public expenditure in recent years, long-term capital investment has not kept pace with need.
This document outlines a proposed medium and long-term investment strategy designed to address these challenges in a coordinated, sustainable and transparent manner. The strategy will be supported by a new Jersey Capital Investment Fund, which will provide structured financial support for infrastructure renewal and development over the period 2026-2050.
This is not a one-off programme, but a long-term shift in how we look after the public assets that we all rely on. It will require careful planning, ongoing oversight and collaboration across sectors, but it offers a clear and practical route to improving public services, supporting the economy and maintaining Jersey’s quality of life.
Deputy Lyndon Farnham,
Chief Minister
About the Investing In Jersey plan
Investing In Jersey is a long-term plan for maintaining and renewing the Island’s infrastructure and public assets.
It sets out how we will invest over the next 25 years. This includes investment in:
- housing
- schools
- roads
- water and drainage systems
- coastal defences
- public buildings
- shared community spaces
Why the plan has been development
Like many places, Jersey faces long-term pressures on its infrastructure. Much of the Island’s public estate is ageing, and we are seeing increasing demand for affordable housing, climate resilience, and modern public services.
This plan has been developed to:
- set clear investment priorities based on need and long-term value
- coordinate delivery across Government and partner organisations
- provide funding certainty through a dedicated investment fund
- improve transparency and public accountability
What the plan covers
Initial investment will focus on:
- affordable family housing for Islanders of all ages and income levels
- modern school buildings and a new Further and Higher Education campus
- upgraded water, drainage and road systems, including solutions for PFAS and flood risk
- improved public spaces, including parks, town centre regeneration and inclusive sports facilities
- refurbishment of public buildings used for care, emergency response and community services
The Jersey Capital Investment Fund
At the heart of the plan is the creation of the Jersey Capital Investment Fund. It is a new funding mechanism to safeguard and manage long-term investment in essential projects.
This programme aims to ensure Jersey remains a well-connected, inclusive and resilient Island, now and for future generations.
Funding and delivery
The Jersey Capital Investment Fund will hold and protect investment allocated by the States Assembly. Funding will come from:
- existing capital budgets
- reprioritisation of spending
- efficiency savings
- general revenue surpluses
- limited borrowing, where appropriate
All projects will be approved through the annual Budget and delivered in line with Jersey’s capital planning process.
Find out more
Detailed information about the Investing in Jersey Plan and the Jersey Capital Investment Fund.
Investing in Jersey Plan: 2026 to 2050
gov.je