Survey to look for deep-buried WW2 bombs in field

Experts will carry out a deep survey to look for unexploded World War Two bombs in a series of fields in Guernsey, the States has announced.

The decision comes after residents, landowners and a local munitions expert raised concerns that a previous survey only looked for bombs as deep as 4m (13ft) - meaning bombs buried deeper could have been missed.

The States of Guernsey said it would look for specialist contractors to carry out the survey in the fields, next to Route Isabelle and Le Foulon in St Peter Port.

Dave Le Ray, director of operations for Justice and Regulation, said "specialist advice" indicated the risk was "low" but the States had decided to "commission a deep survey".

He said he expected the survey could take place by late spring.

"Subject to the outcomes of this survey, the Ministry of Defence will support officers in considering the next steps," Mr Le Ray added.

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