soon be converted into residential units.

A recent proposal to the Planning Department for final approval outlines a plan to convert four of the former cottage colony's accommodations as "Phase One'' of a two-phase project.

The initial stage also includes plans for two refuse buildings and a parking area.

The second phase will convert another three guest cottages to residential units.

But owner Paul Leseur pointed out the units were separate from the hotel property and had simply been operated by Lantana management.

In a letter to Planning officials, Tourism Director Gary Phillips stated the Ministry had no objections to the plan.

Mr. Phillips' letter further stated the Minister would issue a certificate of approval for a ten-room extension to make up for the loss of cottages.

But Mr. Leseur said there were no immediate plans for new construction on the property.

Lantana closed its doors last July after 40 years of operation. A US firm pulled out of a deal to purchase the property earlier this year.

In other planning news, the Sonesta Beach Hotel is seeking final approval for a new 120,000 gallon-per-day waste water treatment plant.

According to a design report, the hotel currently discharges partially treated waste water through an eight-inch pipe directly into the ocean at Sinky Bay.

However, Government prohibits such discharges.

The proposed new system will grind solids from kitchen wastes, and grease and sewage traps into minute particles. In a later stage, a primary tank will hold 30,000 gallons of fluid for six hours before discharging it into three bore holes.

The new plant will be located on the property currently occupied by staff quarters.

If approved, developers plan to have the new system online by November 15.