A disused government building in St Martin is being sold to Jersey Development Company for housing.

The Infrastructure Minister has signed an order to transfer for Aviemore for an initial £1.3million, less the half the price it was on the market for.

The former health building next to Haut de la Garenne was listed for offers in excess of £3 million.

Constable Andy Jehan has signed a Ministerial Decision to let it go to JDC for less than half that sum, plus a further unspecified amount on planning consent being granted for Aviemore's future use.

We asked JDC about its plans  it provided a statement: 

“Jersey Development Company is the Government owned regeneration company, and its remit is to complete the development of St. Helier’s Waterfront as well as redevelop any surplus owned Government property.  

"Once the transaction is complete, Jersey Development Company will advance plans for the redevelopment of the site for new homes.”

The previous government said it money from its sale would be used to 'improve outcomes' for islanders who have spent time in care.

Infrastructure is yet to respond to our request for comment on the sale of Aviemore.