New marina @ Nanny Cay was saviour during Irma- Miles Sutherland-Pilch
As Nanny Cay’s new outer marina was officially declared open on December 12, 2016; however, the investors came in for much praise as being respectful of the laws that govern the environment of the Virgin Islands.
It would turn out too that the outer marina, thanks to its outer barriers, would also be somewhat of a “saviour” during the monster hurricane, Irma, on September 6, 2017.
“If we didn’t start that project I would have been very concerned. It was an outer barrier for us. Even some of the residents who have been opposed to it came up to me and said ‘Thank you, I think it saved our lives,’” General Manager of Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, Miles Sutherland-Pilch told Virgin Islands News Online in an exclusive interview.
Work on outer marina continues
Meanwhile, work on the outer marina is continuing and materials have arrived for the installation of an additional three docks.
“The first two docks we had in did exceptionally well [during the hurricane], the other ones are arriving, and we will have three other docks going in,” said Mr Sutherland-Pilch, adding that the docks should be in by the end of the year.
“So then suddenly we will have a 100 slips up here for the season. We are working with another charter company coming down here and just work with our people here.”
The completed marina will have 120 slips suitable for yachts ranging from 30′ to 75’ with T-heads and a bulkhead capable of berthing mega yachts to 150’ in length.
Phase 3 of development delayed
Meanwhile, phase 3 of the Nanny Cay Development Project will feature the construction of a number of villas on the new marina; condo blocks, each with three 4-bedroom and four 3-bedroom condo units.
That development; however, has been put on hold due to the recent hurricane.
“It’s just going to be delayed a bit...we are in no desperate hurry but our plans are still there.
“Obviously we are looking at everything, until we get the insurance money we are not jumping ahead doing rebuilding this or that…but actually what that has provided us with is a bit of pause time to have a second or third look at some of these buildings,” Mr Sutherland-Pilch stated.
Once the entire Nanny Cay Development Project is completed, in addition to the marina facilities, the expansion will include, new and enhanced walk ways and recreational areas; a new restaurant, wellness centre, gym, and social areas; an improved youth sailing centre and facilities; improved resort areas and event facilities, along with new commercial retail and service space.
The current operations at Nanny Cay prior to Hurricane Irma accounted for 300 jobs directly and indirectly. The completed outer marina and related amenities will create over 100 new jobs.
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8 Responses to “New marina @ Nanny Cay was saviour during Irma- Miles Sutherland-Pilch”
They should be respectful for all and not just self-serving. What they are doing will have bigger
implications whether CFD agrees or not. CFD has basically given up because they are constantly
over-ridden by higher-ups who have vested interests.