campus.

The renovations, which include a new administration building and more classrooms at Saltus' Cavendish school, are part of the private school's multi-million-dollar development plan.

In addition to the Cavendish School renovations, Saltus plans to add four classrooms at the Junior School by September, 1998.

With a student population of 225 and a growing waiting list, the school decided to add classroom space.

Principal Trevor Rowell last year told The Royal Gazette that there were about 150 students on the waiting list for Primary One to Junior Seven classes.

"By opening a modest five to 15 extra places in each preparatory and junior school grade over the next few years, class sizes will overall be reduced,'' he said, adding this would improve the student-teacher ratio and help student achievement.

The additional classroom space would also reduce the waiting list and provide more space for newcomers, Mr. Rowell added.

Work at the Cavendish School is expected to begin during the school term and be completed by September.

The Development Applications Board recently granted permission for improvements to be made to a habitat for local dolphins.

The Southampton Princess hotel plans to set up a perched beach at the Dolphin Quest habitat off South Shore Road.

Approval was granted on the condition that the hotel will enter into an agreement with Works and Engineering regarding any further foreshore encroachment and obtain a foreshore licence from the Environment Ministry.

The DAB also pointed out that if the site is shut down, all materials used in the construction must be removed within three months.

The Convict Bay Development Co. Ltd. in St. George's also received the green light for erosion repairs to a cliff face on the condition that before building starts, they apply for a separate building permit.

The DAB refused a request by Conrad Engelhardt to build six condominiums at Christian Bay in Southampton.

Mr. Engelhardt's application was turned down by the Board after it was advised that the land was of importance to the tourism industry.

"The Board has been advised that this parcel of land is of such importance to the future requirements of the tourism industry that no development other than tourist accommodations should be permitted on the site,'' it stated.

The Board deferred the Riddell's Bay Golf and Country Club's application for alterations to the Warwick property to allow for further consideration.

The club sought approval for some alterations and additions to the clubhouse in the form of a dining room with a terrace, an extension to the locker room and parking lot.

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