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New Renderings of Six Senses Residences in Grand Bahama Released

Mon, Mar 18th 2024, 11:18 AM

The Six Senses Grand Bahama Development Team, consisting of Weller Development Partners and Pegasus Capital Advisors, announced today the launch of sales for the branded residences of the $250M+ Six Senses Grand Bahama development that will redefine luxury living in The Bahamas.

The Six Senses Grand Bahama development is a resort village, including 28 striking branded residences designed by the acclaimed architecture firm Olson Kundig, with gorgeous ocean and canal views, waterfront access, pristine sandy white beaches and turquoise seas that will offer an exclusive living experience for owners. The 50-acre development will include 64 resort villas and feature a wellness center and signature Six Senses Spa, multiple restaurants, event space, beach club, and oceanfront pool.

Sales of the Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama are scheduled to begin in Q1 2024 with the resort slated to open in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the rejuvenation of Grand Bahama. The Government of The Bahamas recently announced the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama International Airport, continuing the momentum of record tourism numbers in The Bahamas in 2023. Just 60 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama is strategically located to become the gateway to The Bahamas.

“We are excited to partner with Six Senses and launch the sales of the Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama, and we look forward to being one of the catalysts for the resurgence of the island,” commented Marc Weller, Founding Partner and President of Weller Development Partners. “This development is a rare opportunity in the luxury residential market, with an incredible brand, in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, located only 60 miles from Florida. Buyers will have the opportunity to be part of the formation of a new, world-class, eco-conscious community that is easy to get to and will precipitate positive change on the island for years to come.”

New renderings, designed by award-winning architectural firm Olson Kundig, showcase designs of 18 canalside and 10 beachfront residences. The residences are luxurious and spacious but also low density and designed to minimize environmental impact, promote connection with nature, and enhance the laid-back luxury ethos of the overall project. Estates will range from .5 acre to .75 acre and can accommodate up to 6 bedrooms within 9,500 square feet of spacious interior and exterior living. Owners will benefit from an eco-conscious island retreat with all the modern comforts with a first-rate service team and resort lifestyle bursting with crafted experiences. Renderings of the canalside residences show private boat slips adjacent to the residences, providing immediate access to the ocean via the Grand Lucayan Waterway.

Neil Jacobs, Six Senses CEO, stated, “This development is of course about high-end living and delivering a beautiful resort product to guests and property owners. Equally as important though, it is rooted in social and environmental responsibility and in creating a community of like-minded people in search of a meaningful takeaway from their time at the property. We are committed to delivering a place that will be an internationally recognized residential and hospitality destination, while at the same time remaining authentic to the Bahamian culture and vibe.”

With careful reverence for the natural landscape, the residences have been planned with the utmost respect for the Grand Bahamian culture and to embrace the local community’s approach to living lightly on the land. Within each residence, a series of raised pathways pivot around a central courtyard, connecting the building pavilions and carrying the views to the water beyond. Multi-layered, lush, vegetative screening maintains privacy and captures the breeze. With up to 5,600 square feet to live and play in, plus an external area of up to 4,000 square feet, the bedroom pavilions extend out to private courtyards to inspire moments of relaxation and retreat. The soaring pitched ceiling of the primary gathering pavilion harks to the past while providing a convivial space and soothing refuge in the heat of the day. “The vision for Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama resonates with many of our core design principles as a firm: authenticity, performance, and connection to nature,” Tom Kundig, Principal/Owner and Founder of Olson Kundig, shared. “Sustainable, performance-driven, and efficient architecture allows us to experience nature at a higher level than we were able to previously. These homes foster an authentic way of living that represents a new standard of luxury.”

“The color of the ocean in Grand Bahama—the surreal, brilliant turquoises and blues—is unlike anywhere else,” Kevin M. Kudo-King, Principal/Owner of Olson Kundig, added. “The private residences at Six Senses Grand Bahama seek to celebrate the sea, whether placed on the beach or along canals that weave through the island. Here, the homes act as an armature for connecting to nature, the horizon line, and the ever-changing colors of the ocean.”

Earlier this year, Weller announced its strategic partnership with leading real estate brokers, HG Christie and Bespoke Real Estate, to handle the sales for the Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama.

John Christie, President and Managing Broker of HG Christie, the exclusive Bahamas Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, stated, “We’re excited to be able to offer our client base a luxury purchasing opportunity with Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama. This is something our clients have been asking for and we know this development will drive tremendous job creation and economic growth on the island, while attracting individuals who appreciate luxury combined with authentic experiences steeped in wellness and local culture, a signature of the Six Senses brand.”

The development’s investment partners include the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, which will aim to provide capital to enhance resiliency of proximate reefs, the coastline, and the communities that depend on them.

The resort’s hurricane-resistant coastline and sustainable energy and waste practices will also act as an exemplar for future sustainable tourism models on Grand Bahama and across the Caribbean. Six Senses Grand Bahama is set to create hundreds of employment opportunities during construction and during resort operation for the people of Grand Bahama, contributing to the region's long-term economic growth trajectory.

For more information on Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama please visit: grandbahamaresidences.com.

About Weller Development Partners:
Weller Development Partners is a dynamic and innovative full-service development firm focused on luxury hospitality, residential, experiential placemaking, and large-scale mixed-use projects. Led by Founding Partner and President Marc Weller, our leadership team offers a wide range of expertise and experience to tackle the most complex real estate developments. At the heart of the company ethos is a triple-bottom-line approach to development, designing strategies that are financially viable and provide returns to investors while also providing benefits to the surrounding communities and the environment. With an extensive portfolio of luxury hospitality properties, distinctive mixed-use development projects, and a proven track record of successful and celebrated ventures, Weller Development Partners delivers value and results, no matter the complexity or odds.

About Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P.
Pegasus Capital Advisors is a leading global private markets impact investment manager. As the first U.S. private equity fund manager accredited by the Green Climate Fund, the company is dedicated to fostering sustainable and inclusive growth while providing attractive returns for its investors. Founded in 1996 by Craig Cogut, Pegasus has invested over $2 billion across five private equity funds.

About Olson Kundig:
Now in its sixth decade of practice, Olson Kundig is a collaborative design practice whose work includes private and multi-family residential, hospitality projects, commercial and mixed-use design (including wineries and sports facilities), cultural and museum projects, interior design, places of worship, exhibition design, product design, and landscape design. With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, the firm and its team of over 300 work with clients around the world. More information at olsonkundig.com.

About Six Senses:
Six Senses operates 23 hotels and resorts in 18 countries and has signed a further 43 properties into the development pipeline. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

Six Senses Residences offers all the unique amenities of a resort life community while retaining the privacy and personal touches of a beautifully appointed private villa or apartment, with immediate benefits and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Six Senses Spas guides guests on their personal path to well-being in all resorts, as well as a handful of standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach goes beyond ordinary beauty treatments to offer holistic wellness, integrative medicine, and longevity.

The Six Senses Grand Bahama Development Team, consisting of Weller Development Partners and Pegasus Capital Advisors, announced today the launch of sales for the branded residences of the $250M+ Six Senses Grand Bahama development that will redefine luxury living in The Bahamas. The Six Senses Grand Bahama development is a resort village, including 28 striking branded residences designed by the acclaimed architecture firm Olson Kundig, with gorgeous ocean and canal views, waterfront access, pristine sandy white beaches and turquoise seas that will offer an exclusive living experience for owners. The 50-acre development will include 64 resort villas and feature a wellness center and signature Six Senses Spa, multiple restaurants, event space, beach club, and oceanfront pool. Sales of the Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama are scheduled to begin in Q1 2024 with the resort slated to open in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the rejuvenation of Grand Bahama. The Government of The Bahamas recently announced the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama International Airport, continuing the momentum of record tourism numbers in The Bahamas in 2023. Just 60 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama is strategically located to become the gateway to The Bahamas. “We are excited to partner with Six Senses and launch the sales of the Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama, and we look forward to being one of the catalysts for the resurgence of the island,” commented Marc Weller, Founding Partner and President of Weller Development Partners. “This development is a rare opportunity in the luxury residential market, with an incredible brand, in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, located only 60 miles from Florida. Buyers will have the opportunity to be part of the formation of a new, world-class, eco-conscious community that is easy to get to and will precipitate positive change on the island for years to come.” New renderings, designed by award-winning architectural firm Olson Kundig, showcase designs of 18 canalside and 10 beachfront residences. The residences are luxurious and spacious but also low density and designed to minimize environmental impact, promote connection with nature, and enhance the laid-back luxury ethos of the overall project. Estates will range from .5 acre to .75 acre and can accommodate up to 6 bedrooms within 9,500 square feet of spacious interior and exterior living. Owners will benefit from an eco-conscious island retreat with all the modern comforts with a first-rate service team and resort lifestyle bursting with crafted experiences. Renderings of the canalside residences show private boat slips adjacent to the residences, providing immediate access to the ocean via the Grand Lucayan Waterway. Neil Jacobs, Six Senses CEO, stated, “This development is of course about high-end living and delivering a beautiful resort product to guests and property owners. Equally as important though, it is rooted in social and environmental responsibility and in creating a community of like-minded people in search of a meaningful takeaway from their time at the property. We are committed to delivering a place that will be an internationally recognized residential and hospitality destination, while at the same time remaining authentic to the Bahamian culture and vibe.” With careful reverence for the natural landscape, the residences have been planned with the utmost respect for the Grand Bahamian culture and to embrace the local community’s approach to living lightly on the land. Within each residence, a series of raised pathways pivot around a central courtyard, connecting the building pavilions and carrying the views to the water beyond. Multi-layered, lush, vegetative screening maintains privacy and captures the breeze. With up to 5,600 square feet to live and play in, plus an external area of up to 4,000 square feet, the bedroom pavilions extend out to private courtyards to inspire moments of relaxation and retreat. The soaring pitched ceiling of the primary gathering pavilion harks to the past while providing a convivial space and soothing refuge in the heat of the day. “The vision for Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama resonates with many of our core design principles as a firm: authenticity, performance, and connection to nature,” Tom Kundig, Principal/Owner and Founder of Olson Kundig, shared. “Sustainable, performance-driven, and efficient architecture allows us to experience nature at a higher level than we were able to previously. These homes foster an authentic way of living that represents a new standard of luxury.” “The color of the ocean in Grand Bahama—the surreal, brilliant turquoises and blues—is unlike anywhere else,” Kevin M. Kudo-King, Principal/Owner of Olson Kundig, added. “The private residences at Six Senses Grand Bahama seek to celebrate the sea, whether placed on the beach or along canals that weave through the island. Here, the homes act as an armature for connecting to nature, the horizon line, and the ever-changing colors of the ocean.” Earlier this year, Weller announced its strategic partnership with leading real estate brokers, HG Christie and Bespoke Real Estate, to handle the sales for the Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama. John Christie, President and Managing Broker of HG Christie, the exclusive Bahamas Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, stated, “We’re excited to be able to offer our client base a luxury purchasing opportunity with Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama. This is something our clients have been asking for and we know this development will drive tremendous job creation and economic growth on the island, while attracting individuals who appreciate luxury combined with authentic experiences steeped in wellness and local culture, a signature of the Six Senses brand.” The development’s investment partners include the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, which will aim to provide capital to enhance resiliency of proximate reefs, the coastline, and the communities that depend on them. The resort’s hurricane-resistant coastline and sustainable energy and waste practices will also act as an exemplar for future sustainable tourism models on Grand Bahama and across the Caribbean. Six Senses Grand Bahama is set to create hundreds of employment opportunities during construction and during resort operation for the people of Grand Bahama, contributing to the region's long-term economic growth trajectory. For more information on Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama please visit: grandbahamaresidences.com. About Weller Development Partners: Weller Development Partners is a dynamic and innovative full-service development firm focused on luxury hospitality, residential, experiential placemaking, and large-scale mixed-use projects. Led by Founding Partner and President Marc Weller, our leadership team offers a wide range of expertise and experience to tackle the most complex real estate developments. At the heart of the company ethos is a triple-bottom-line approach to development, designing strategies that are financially viable and provide returns to investors while also providing benefits to the surrounding communities and the environment. With an extensive portfolio of luxury hospitality properties, distinctive mixed-use development projects, and a proven track record of successful and celebrated ventures, Weller Development Partners delivers value and results, no matter the complexity or odds. About Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P. Pegasus Capital Advisors is a leading global private markets impact investment manager. As the first U.S. private equity fund manager accredited by the Green Climate Fund, the company is dedicated to fostering sustainable and inclusive growth while providing attractive returns for its investors. Founded in 1996 by Craig Cogut, Pegasus has invested over $2 billion across five private equity funds. About Olson Kundig: Now in its sixth decade of practice, Olson Kundig is a collaborative design practice whose work includes private and multi-family residential, hospitality projects, commercial and mixed-use design (including wineries and sports facilities), cultural and museum projects, interior design, places of worship, exhibition design, product design, and landscape design. With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, the firm and its team of over 300 work with clients around the world. More information at olsonkundig.com. About Six Senses: Six Senses operates 23 hotels and resorts in 18 countries and has signed a further 43 properties into the development pipeline. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them. Six Senses Residences offers all the unique amenities of a resort life community while retaining the privacy and personal touches of a beautifully appointed private villa or apartment, with immediate benefits and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide. Six Senses Spas guides guests on their personal path to well-being in all resorts, as well as a handful of standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach goes beyond ordinary beauty treatments to offer holistic wellness, integrative medicine, and longevity.

Samsung Electronics Helps Build Energy Efficient Homes With Smart Things Energy To Pursue Net Zero Homes

Fri, Dec 22nd 2023, 10:19 AM

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its showcase of a model home with a Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS), supported by SmartThings Energy, in Brobyholm, a smart and energy efficient residential community development near Stockholm, Sweden.
 
Samsung takes a part in this project with a smart homes innovator ABB, solar technology company SMA and a real estate company S. Property. Samsung will not only supply its appliances in Brobyholm residents, but also provide its unique solution, SmartThings Energy for users to control their energy use in consolidated way.

"We are excited to present this smart community to the public,” said Chan Woo Park, Executive Vice President and Head of the Service Biz Group of the Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics. "Our goal is to create seamless connectivity that helps consumers easily manage their homes and save energy at the same time."

Samsung will supply its appliances — including refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers — that will all sync to SmartThings Energy to control, monitor and save energy. Together with photovoltaics (PV) energy production & energy storage system (ESS) which is currently under development by real estate company S. Property Group, each home will aim to maximize energy efficiency.

Furthermore, building on its partnership with ABB in 2022, Samsung will integrate SmartThings Energy with ABB’s automation solution, ABB-free@home®. 

As a result, homes in Brobyholm will be capable of connecting appliances and devices to a centralized system that automatically saves energy, time and cost. And with just a few simple clicks on the SmartThings mobile application, homeowners will have access and control over the energy consumption within their homes.

The smart home opened as a model home for visitors and future residents of Brobyholm starting on November 9. Upon completion of the first 500 homes in 2025, more smart and energy efficient homes are expected to fill up the development. S. Property Group plans to expand them at Brobyholm by up to 2000 homes by 2028.

Samsung has worked to develop Net Zero environments and the effort was recently showcased as an interactive experience at IFA 2023. Moving forward, Samsung plans to create additional turnkey smart home solutions with the goal of applying and expanding them in countries around the world.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its showcase of a model home with a Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS), supported by SmartThings Energy, in Brobyholm, a smart and energy efficient residential community development near Stockholm, Sweden.   Samsung takes a part in this project with a smart homes innovator ABB, solar technology company SMA and a real estate company S. Property. Samsung will not only supply its appliances in Brobyholm residents, but also provide its unique solution, SmartThings Energy for users to control their energy use in consolidated way. "We are excited to present this smart community to the public,” said Chan Woo Park, Executive Vice President and Head of the Service Biz Group of the Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics. "Our goal is to create seamless connectivity that helps consumers easily manage their homes and save energy at the same time." Samsung will supply its appliances — including refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers — that will all sync to SmartThings Energy to control, monitor and save energy. Together with photovoltaics (PV) energy production & energy storage system (ESS) which is currently under development by real estate company S. Property Group, each home will aim to maximize energy efficiency. Furthermore, building on its partnership with ABB in 2022, Samsung will integrate SmartThings Energy with ABB’s automation solution, ABB-free@home®.  As a result, homes in Brobyholm will be capable of connecting appliances and devices to a centralized system that automatically saves energy, time and cost. And with just a few simple clicks on the SmartThings mobile application, homeowners will have access and control over the energy consumption within their homes. The smart home opened as a model home for visitors and future residents of Brobyholm starting on November 9. Upon completion of the first 500 homes in 2025, more smart and energy efficient homes are expected to fill up the development. S. Property Group plans to expand them at Brobyholm by up to 2000 homes by 2028. Samsung has worked to develop Net Zero environments and the effort was recently showcased as an interactive experience at IFA 2023. Moving forward, Samsung plans to create additional turnkey smart home solutions with the goal of applying and expanding them in countries around the world.

Government in talks to address housing situation in Garden Villas, Grand Bahama

Tue, Sep 26th 2023, 11:24 AM

As the government moves ahead with its strategy to bring relief to the people of Grand Bahama, the Hon. Keith Bell, who recently took on the portfolio as the new minister of Housing and Urban Renewal, travelled to Grand Bahama, September 21, to meet with Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey and relevant stakeholders.

Top on the agenda was the decrepit state of the housing complex situated in the Garden Villas area, a stone’s throw away from the downtown shopping district.

Minister Bell was also accompanied by Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal, the Hon. Lisa Rahming and a delegation from New Providence.

Before conducting a walkabout in the Garden Villas area, Ministers Moxey and Bell headed the contingent in meetings with executives of the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Grand Bahama Development Company Thursday morning.

“We’ve also had tours at various facilities that will help us carry through some of these projects that we want to do. But I’m just excited that we will begin to see action because there is so much that our people have been going through and so we are working hand in hand, the Ministry for Grand Bahama, Housing and Urban Renewal, to ensure that we not only bring relief but that we will revitalize these communities,” Minister Moxey said.

The delegation performed a general walkthrough in the Garden Villas area to get a first-hand view of the living conditions and spoke to a number of residents.

Cognizant of the work ahead and the relief it would bring to the area residents, Minister Moxey was elated to collaborate with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal and private stakeholders to get the projects started.

“I’m so excited that they are here on Grand Bahama to really assess the situation on the ground. There is a lot of work that needs to be done. We are now in the Garden Villas area that requires numerous issues to be addressed. One of them is housing. You can see many of these dilapidated structures that exist,” she said, while pointing out that Minister Bell has made Garden Villas a priority as one of the initial projects to be undertaken on Grand Bahama.

The delegation also visited the area Urban Renewal Office and the Heritage Subdivision.

As the government moves ahead with its strategy to bring relief to the people of Grand Bahama, the Hon. Keith Bell, who recently took on the portfolio as the new minister of Housing and Urban Renewal, travelled to Grand Bahama, September 21, to meet with Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey and relevant stakeholders. Top on the agenda was the decrepit state of the housing complex situated in the Garden Villas area, a stone’s throw away from the downtown shopping district. Minister Bell was also accompanied by Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal, the Hon. Lisa Rahming and a delegation from New Providence. Before conducting a walkabout in the Garden Villas area, Ministers Moxey and Bell headed the contingent in meetings with executives of the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Grand Bahama Development Company Thursday morning. “We’ve also had tours at various facilities that will help us carry through some of these projects that we want to do. But I’m just excited that we will begin to see action because there is so much that our people have been going through and so we are working hand in hand, the Ministry for Grand Bahama, Housing and Urban Renewal, to ensure that we not only bring relief but that we will revitalize these communities,” Minister Moxey said. The delegation performed a general walkthrough in the Garden Villas area to get a first-hand view of the living conditions and spoke to a number of residents. Cognizant of the work ahead and the relief it would bring to the area residents, Minister Moxey was elated to collaborate with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal and private stakeholders to get the projects started. “I’m so excited that they are here on Grand Bahama to really assess the situation on the ground. There is a lot of work that needs to be done. We are now in the Garden Villas area that requires numerous issues to be addressed. One of them is housing. You can see many of these dilapidated structures that exist,” she said, while pointing out that Minister Bell has made Garden Villas a priority as one of the initial projects to be undertaken on Grand Bahama. The delegation also visited the area Urban Renewal Office and the Heritage Subdivision.

Contracts signed for Exuma Water Supply Improvement Projects

Thu, Jul 13th 2023, 10:16 AM

Some 425 homes and businesses in Little Exuma and 130 homes and businesses in Baraterre will receive running water for the first time as a result of two contracts totaling over $9 million signed today (July 12, 2023) between the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), Bakerwick Construction Company Limited and Rowdy Boys Construction.

The Hon. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation and Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island, a native of Forbes Hill, Little Exuma, expressed thanks and pride that this day has finally come.

Said the DPM, “The day has finally come where we can bring running water to Little Exuma and the people of Baraterre for the first time. When you live with the lack of running water this means so much more than simply the signing and the execution of a contract. This is a significant improvement in the way of life for the people in these communities and it demonstrates to them that they have not been forgotten. This is extremely significant for the residents but also for the growth of all these areas. Exuma is a booming economy. Little Exuma has grown more slowly than the rest of the island. I believe the signing and the execution of these contracts will be the catalyst for even faster economic growth that will benefit the people of Little Exuma.”

The ceremony took place in the boardroom of the WSC. Among those present were the Hon. Alfred Sears, Minister of Works and Utilities; Bacchus Rolle, Parliamentary Secretary; the Hon. Sylvanus Petty, WSC Chairman; Luther Smith, Permanent Secretary; Marlin Bostwick and representatives of Bakerwick Construction; Bernard Knowles and representatives from Rowdy Boys Construction; members of the WSC board and management and staff of the WSC.

The contract for Little Exuma, a joint venture with Bakerwick Construction and Tycoon Management, will supply, install, test and commission 45,000 feet or 8.5 miles of new water mains and new service connections for 425 homes and businesses for Little Exuma.  Construction on this project has commenced and is expected to be completed in 230 calendar days. 

“The existing water supply system presently stops at Rolletown with a separate small water distribution system in Williams Town. This project will entail extending the system from Rolletown eastward to serve the communities of Hartswell, the Ferry, Forbes Hill into Williams Town,” said Minister Sears.

The contract for Alexander and Baraterre with Rowdy Boys Construction includes the supply, installation, testing and commission of 16,000 feet or over 3 miles of water mains replacements including the replacement of 200 water service connections to homes in Georgetown. Also included is the provision of 32,650 feet or 6.2 miles of new water mains for the settlements of Alexander and Baraterre.

According to Minister Sears, the contractor is expected to begin work shortly and the project is expected to be completed in 189 calendar days after the work begins.

He extended appreciation to customers in Exuma for their patience and understanding as the corporation works to improve potable water supply access and service levels. He acknowledged the WSC teams in the Exumas and New Providence who will be responsible for the execution and management of the projects. He also thanked the Ministries of Finance and Works and Utilities for the productive and collaborative partnership in provision of “reliable” water and sanitation utility services. 

Some 425 homes and businesses in Little Exuma and 130 homes and businesses in Baraterre will receive running water for the first time as a result of two contracts totaling over $9 million signed today (July 12, 2023) between the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), Bakerwick Construction Company Limited and Rowdy Boys Construction. The Hon. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation and Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Island, a native of Forbes Hill, Little Exuma, expressed thanks and pride that this day has finally come. Said the DPM, “The day has finally come where we can bring running water to Little Exuma and the people of Baraterre for the first time. When you live with the lack of running water this means so much more than simply the signing and the execution of a contract. This is a significant improvement in the way of life for the people in these communities and it demonstrates to them that they have not been forgotten. This is extremely significant for the residents but also for the growth of all these areas. Exuma is a booming economy. Little Exuma has grown more slowly than the rest of the island. I believe the signing and the execution of these contracts will be the catalyst for even faster economic growth that will benefit the people of Little Exuma.” The ceremony took place in the boardroom of the WSC. Among those present were the Hon. Alfred Sears, Minister of Works and Utilities; Bacchus Rolle, Parliamentary Secretary; the Hon. Sylvanus Petty, WSC Chairman; Luther Smith, Permanent Secretary; Marlin Bostwick and representatives of Bakerwick Construction; Bernard Knowles and representatives from Rowdy Boys Construction; members of the WSC board and management and staff of the WSC.   The contract for Little Exuma, a joint venture with Bakerwick Construction and Tycoon Management, will supply, install, test and commission 45,000 feet or 8.5 miles of new water mains and new service connections for 425 homes and businesses for Little Exuma.  Construction on this project has commenced and is expected to be completed in 230 calendar days.    “The existing water supply system presently stops at Rolletown with a separate small water distribution system in Williams Town. This project will entail extending the system from Rolletown eastward to serve the communities of Hartswell, the Ferry, Forbes Hill into Williams Town,” said Minister Sears. The contract for Alexander and Baraterre with Rowdy Boys Construction includes the supply, installation, testing and commission of 16,000 feet or over 3 miles of water mains replacements including the replacement of 200 water service connections to homes in Georgetown. Also included is the provision of 32,650 feet or 6.2 miles of new water mains for the settlements of Alexander and Baraterre.   According to Minister Sears, the contractor is expected to begin work shortly and the project is expected to be completed in 189 calendar days after the work begins. He extended appreciation to customers in Exuma for their patience and understanding as the corporation works to improve potable water supply access and service levels. He acknowledged the WSC teams in the Exumas and New Providence who will be responsible for the execution and management of the projects. He also thanked the Ministries of Finance and Works and Utilities for the productive and collaborative partnership in provision of “reliable” water and sanitation utility services.