The public is invited to a meeting to discuss the future use of Cross Island in Dockyard once the America’s Cup is over.

The West End Development Corporation will host the event tonight, at the Chamber of Commerce building in Hamilton at 7pm.

Andrew Dias, general manager for Wedco, said: “For Bermuda, this is a large area of land and we want to ensure that we get as much input and as many ideas as we can before we decide which option we feel is the best.

“We stated at the last public meeting that all options are on the table and that is still very much the case. We also said that the intent was for any new use to be long-term, and to be financially viable, and that also remains the same.”

An original plan for the area included a marine college, the relocation of Marine and Ports, West End Yachts Ltd and a yacht marina, but was reconsidered after the Bermuda Government overturned the approved use.

Wedco then set up a subcommittee to explore other options for the site while launching a public consultation process.

Mr Dias added: “We are trying our best to ensure as many people as possible, and not just those in the West End, have a say on the use of this incredibly important piece of land and we hope people will turn out for the meeting and add constructive comments.”

The public can also contact the subcommittee by e-mail on marketing@wedco.bm to propose ideas or request further information.