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Guernsey approves Victor Hugo Centre, £7.5m fundraising pledges

8/24/2026

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Guernsey’s Development and Planning Authority approved the Victor Hugo Centre project in St Peter Port.
The plan will convert the former States Office building into a museum, performance space and learning hub.
Private donors and trusts have pledged over £7.5 million, with the States matching £1 for every £2 raised up to £2.5 million.
Construction is slated to start in spring 2027 after an early-2027 tender, with events planned before the centre opens.

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Guernsey’s Development and Planning Authority approved the Victor Hugo Centre project in St Peter Port.
The plan will convert the former States Office building into a museum, performance space and learning hub.
Private donors and trusts have pledged over £7.5 million, with the States matching £1 for every £2 raised up to £2.5 million.
Construction is slated to start in spring 2027 after an early-2027 tender, with events planned before the centre opens.