The Rotary Club of Guernsey’s project to rebuild the Japanese Pavilion at Saumarez Park is complete after being officially opened by the Bailiff of Guernsey, Sir Richard J McMahon.
The unveiling took place on Friday 17 September to celebrate the hard work of local contractors, supports and sponsors who all had a part to play in restoring the Pavilion.
Project manager Nigel Dorey said: “We’re thrilled to have opened the Pavilion after months of hard work to rebuild the structure for the community. The unveiling was a special moment to mark the occasion and we’re excited that the public can now return and enjoy an iconic area of the park that remains a special place for so many people.”
Among those who attended the opening were the project’s sponsors: Butterfield, Resolution IT, the John Ramplin Charity Trust and the Castel Constables.
Contractors from Paul’s Joinery, who built the structure, were also in attendance along with Sarnian Roofing, Bob Froome & Son, Norman Piette, PF+A Architects, Fusion Engineering and Petersfield Plant Centre who all provided invaluable assistance.
Alan Bain, chief financial officer and chair of charitable donations committee at Butterfield, said: “Butterfield is extremely proud to have supported this project which has been so warmly welcomed, demonstrating how beloved the Pavilion is to our island community. I am looking forward to seeing how the new Pavilion will be enjoyed by islanders for generations to come.”
Attendees enjoyed drinks and canapes before the Bailiff opened the Pavilion as part of an unveiling ceremony.
“Now that the work is complete, and we have officially opened the Pavilion, we’d love to encourage the public to go and enjoy the tranquillity of the park from the much-loved and iconic new structure,” said Nigel.
The main picture shows the Guernsey Japanese Pavilion with Tomoko and Kayoko of the Guernsey Japanese Society.
