The restored garden should boost Jersey's economy

Plans for the redevelopment are being reconsidered, despite funding problems which had threatened the project.

The group behind the restoration, the Jersey Hospitality Association, is confident it can raise the cash needed.

Neighbours are concerned the area will not be able to cope with increased levels of visitors and traffic.

Economic benefits

They have formed an action group to fight the project, but Deputy Lyndon Johnson says their worries are overblown.

The head of the island's tourism board says, while he can understand some of their concerns, he is not convinced the restoration will cause as many problems as the residents think.

Mr Johnson added that once the garden has been restored, it will be a boost to the economy for Rozel and the whole island.

The Jersey Hospitality Association says the site is of international significance.

The Victorian garden, designed by horticulturalist Samuel Curtis, was pillaged by German troops during the World War II occupation.