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The clean-up operation following Storm Ciarán at the end of last year has put a £2.74 million dent in the public purse – with some restorative works still ongoing eight months later.
Storm Ciarán caused extensive damage to buildings, with roofs torn off and windows blown out by hurricane-strength winds last November.
St Clement and St Helier bore the brunt of the storm, with a suspected tornado hitting the south-east of the island leaving what residents described as "devastation" in its wake.
Damage was particularly severe around FB Fields, Grève d’Azette and Rue des Prés – although there was disruption island-wide, with trees downed, roofs blown off, windows broken, electricity supplies cut and boats pulled from their moorings.
WATCH: Incredible drone footage showed the scale of Storm Ciarán devastation in November. (Slingshot Films)
In answer to a recent written question, Treasury Minister Elaine Millar revealed that the Government spent £2.74 million on clear-up, repairs, restorative works and accommodation for displaced residents from the storm warning at the end of October up until 31 May 2024.
She explained: "The financial impacts of the Storm have been mitigated to some extent by the Government insurance policy, with receipts totalling circa £1.1 million, of which £0.4 million [£400,000] is still to be received during the year once repair works are completed."
However, Deputy Millar also noted that some restorative works in relation to Storm Ciarán are still ongoing within the Government's estate portfolio and open public spaces throughout 2024.
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