Work to begin soon on improved facilities at Horseshoe Bay
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Vision: The South Shore Hospitality group, along with Government, is to renovate the Horseshoe Beach concession stand starting this fall. This artist’s rendition shows what the main structure may eventually look like.
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Soon to change: The South Shore Hospitality group, along with Government, is to renovate the Horseshoe Beach concession stand, pictured, starting this fall.
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Plan: This architect’s schematic shows how the South Shore Hospitality group, along with Government, plan to renovate the Horseshoe Beach concession stand.
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The South Shore Hospitality group, along with Government, is to renovate the Horseshoe Beach concession stand starting this fall. This artist’s rendition shows the entrance to the beach.
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Agreed: Michael Caines, Minister Michael Scott and lawyer Phil Perenchief stand together at the Horseshoe Beach concession building which Mr Caines’ company South Shore Hospitality group, along with Government, is to renovate starting this fall.
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Plans to redevelop facilities at Horseshoe Bay are set to move forward this fall, with ground being broken in October.
The project, a public-private partnership between the Government and the South Shore Hospitality Group (SSHG), will give the toilets, shower facilities and concession shop a multimillion dollar upgrade.
The plans also include a potential Phase II, consisting of a bar and restaurant on the second floor of the structure.
Speaking at a press conference at the beach, Government Estates Minister Michael Scott said: “Our partners will commence construction in October when the extremely busy tourist season begins to wind down.
“Plainly, the Bermudian public and our visitors will welcome the SSHG improvements and once again, we can be proud to entertain our guests here at this magnificent site.”
Mr Scott said that the existing facilities have been the subject of “audible and most case justifiable” criticism from the public, but that the redevelopment would answer all of those issues.
The first phase of the project includes a fibreglass potable water tank and fibreglass septic tank system to manage sewage and a reverse osmosis water conversion system.
Bathroom upgrades also include two-women’s washrooms containing ten bathroom stalls each and two men’s washrooms with six toilet stalls, along with interior and exterior showers and lockers for visitors’ properties.
“The Government’s concerns regarding parking, including staff parking, new landscaping and new lifeguard stations will be satisfied under the upgrade,” Mr Scott said.
“And, of course, the concession involving food service will be included in Phase I development.”
The project was originally given planning approval last February. The new structure will be built in the same location as the current facilities, but will extend further to the north and west.
According to the application, construction on Phase 1 was hoped to be completed in time for the current tourist season.
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) had expressed concerns about trash levels, alcohol control and parking lot security, but the Development Applications Board found that those issues were addressed by revisions to the plan.
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Published Jul 28, 2012 at 7:20 am (Updated Jul 28, 2012 at 7:19 am)