Great Guana Cay Resort and Marina
is a prime example of how a development can be in harmony with
nature and work to preserve the natural beauty of the area that
originally attracted the development to this site. In addition
to preserving the natural beauty of the site the development
will be a representation of the traditional and international
style of the Bahamas and the Caribbean. The combination of nature
and tradition is the key to the success of this project and
a model for future development in other parts of the Bahamas.
To accomplish this delicate balance with
the environment all site preparation, architectural design
and construction of facilities shall be performed with the
highest regard to functionality, quality and Bahamian tradition
using the latest building techniques found in other environmentally
sensitive developments around the world. To monitor this process
the developer will establish a permanent Architectural Review
Board committed to preserving the original concept and assure
that all current and future development complies with that
concept. This dedication will set the standards by which other
developments in the Bahamas are judged by both governmental
agencies and residents and guests of the development alike.
Key concerns of the development team will include the relationship
with the inhabitants of Great Guana Cay and the sensitivity
of the Island's delicate ecosystem. Great effort will be taken
to preserve the natural habitat of the animals, plants and
sea life that call the development site home. Local residents
should not be offended either as there should be no changes
in their lifestyle as a result of the development other than
improving on their economic status.
The structures of the development will maintain a low profile
and consist of natural color tones and materials indigenous
to the Caribbean to harmonize with the sensitive nature of
the Island. All of the site's components, marina, buildings,
roads and activity areas are intended to be site sensitive
in design to minimize disruption of the existing site while
preserving a large area of the development in its natural
landscape.
The overall layout of the site, infrastructure components
and individual structures are designed to minimize the impact
upon both the land and the environment. Utility lines approaching
the development as well as within the development will be
located underground. The development will have its own water
system utilizing the latest technology of reverse osmosis.
Waste water will be treated on site and utilized for landscape
maintenance. Solid waste will be disposed of a not to damage
the environment. Even vehicular traffic will be restricted
within the development with electric carts becoming the primary
mode of transportation.
Every effort is being made to make the development self sufficient
with insignificant effects on the Island's ecosystem.
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