Jersey's government has announced a regenerated Fort Regent's is set to be finished by 2028.
A 'new, exciting vision' for the iconic landmark's future has been set out, with building work set for January 2026.
However, this means it will be completely closed to the public by the end of the year as 'significant' maintenance and upgrades cannot be done with visitors in the building.
The complex, built in the 1970s, still has asbestos and needs improvements to the roof, lighting, power and water.
Infrastructure Minister Constable Andy Jehan says we need a new vision for the Fort, and a plan to create an exciting, modern facility for the island.
"Maintaining the Fort in its current condition incurs considerable ongoing costs.
"Having a clear site will enable us to update and improve Fort Regent making it a safer, quicker and more cost-efficient process."
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A public consultation will begin on 2 April to get feedback on government plans, similar to the Waterfront consultation.
In the meantime, the government has announced a brief five-step plan, starting with the relocation of 'existing users', including sports clubs.
However, La Petite Ecole Nursery will stay at the Fort until new facilities are found.
The soft-play area will be replaced with a new facility on the Waterfront, opening this summer, including new, accessible equipment.
After this, the Fort will be assessed and closed.
Following the public consultation, building work will begin on Fort Regent's main structure, focusing on removing asbestos, and a target reopening date of 2028.
Infrastructure Minister, Andy Jehan says many sports clubs and services have already left the Fort as this programme has been underway for some time.
"We will support all remaining sports based at Fort Regent to relocate to new or existing facilities across the Island, including Springfield, Oakfield, Les Quennevais, and facilities in our island schools.
"We are also committed to supporting private clubs where possible.
"The work will be significant and regrettably, this cannot be done whilst businesses and services are operating on the site."
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