Port Ferdinand Breaks Ground

Development of Barbados second private marina has officially commenced. This comes with Prime Minister of Barbados David Thompson, taking the drivers’ seat of  an excavator at the site and breaking ground on December 11, 2009.

Port Ferdinand as it is called located in Six Men’s St. Peter, is slated to bring US $750 million  in foreign exchange to this island over a five year period of development. The new marina will also bring the first double bascule bridge to the island, which is being touted as a major achievement.

Spanning 15 acres of prime beachfront land on Barbados much sought after west coast, the new marina will also house 96 three bedroom condominiums which have been described as upscale units that will greatly enhance the islands’ already well developed tourism product. These units will be fitted with modern building management systems and will be provisioned for technology expansions such as computerized lighting and security.

The condos will be available for sale from 2012 and will feature four different styles with an open concept floor plan between 2300 and 2500 sq. ft. Boasting of adding 576 beds to the tourism product and 120 berths for boats, the project will be one of the largest in Barbados over the next few years.

Amenities for the new marina development will include 24 hour security, concierge service, modern gym, spa, business centre and much more.