Floating holiday accommodation construction

The construction of the two floating holiday pods destined for St Helier Marina is now well underway. Following a comprehensive selection procedure, Waterpod Ltd, a British company specialising in eco-friendly floating accommodation, was chosen to build and install the pods, and they are making good progress on their construction.

Harbour Master, Captain Bill Sadler, said: “We went to see the Waterpods under construction in Berkshire and what struck us was the high-quality of the build, and the feeling of space inside them. We were pleased to see the sustainable materials the Waterpod team are using and are looking forward to seeing the pods delivered and installed onsite.”

The Director of Waterpod Ltd, Tom Luke, said: “Our team has taken a huge amount of pride in building these first two Waterpods for Jersey which are nearing completion. There have been a few unique design challenges, including how to deal with wastewater given the large tidal range in Jersey. We have developed a custom system, with extra resilience, to ensure reliability all year around. We anticipate delivering the pods in November and can’t wait to see what people think.”

The floating pods are being thermally insulated to ensure maximum energy efficiency and year-round comfort. They also feature air-source heat pumps for efficiency and photovoltaic solar panels to generate their own electricity.

At just over 10 metres long and 4.5 metres wide, the floating pods will sleep up to four people with a bedroom, bathroom, a front-deck overlooking the marina, and a living room with sofa bed and kitchen.