With a new structure and board of trustees, agreed by the States in 1999, the Jersey Heritage Trust is poised for further major achievements in the coming years. These are set out in full in the Business Plan 2000-2003. The highlights are:
- A new Archive. The building will be officially opened on 24 July. A wide ranging service will be provided to the public in the new building and through its on-line provision.
- A start on the Mont Orgueil project. Following the opening of the Archive, this is the major capital project in the plan period. Improving visitor facilities will be an early priority with the tea-room planned for completion in 2001.
- A wide range of site improvements and other measures to enhance visitor experience. There will be substantial improvements at both La Hougue Bie and Hamptonne, new exhibitions at the Jersey Museum and the Maritime Museum, and a full annual programme of events throughout all sites. A user group of secondary school students will create a new exhibition at Elizabeth Castle and on the internet and another initiative using a focus group will enhance the value of season tickets.
- Better access to collections through the Heritage Database. This initiative, to be on-line in 2001, will create a single on-line research tool for anyone interested in Jersey history.
- Much wider, more forward-looking approach. The Trust's purpose can only be successfully achieved if it becomes a key player in island life and on the international scene. Initiatives include the completion of the Millennium Mosaic and the Citibank-Jersey 2000 project, development of the Millennium Monument, hosting the Museums Association Conference in October, leading on the initiative for a National Gallery of Jersey and playing a full part in the States' cultural strategy development and implementation.
To view the Business Plan please download it (Microsoft Word document) by clicking here.
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