NASSAU, Bahamas. CMC -A heads of agreement has been signed to develop the country’s first fully sustainable, zero carbon, solar-powered residential and yacht resort community in the Exuma Cays.
During the signing of the agreement, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said Kiama Bahamas, to be powered by Silent Resorts, is a US$56 million development and a significant step forward in the country’s sustainable luxury product.
“The 36-acre development on Elizabeth Island will be completely sustainable, featuring a two-acre protected marina, six private beaches, 28 solar-powered residences, and resort amenities like a beach club, restaurants, and pools. Even the yachts will be solar-powered, and Bahamians’ll operate them,” he said
“For the beautiful Exuma Cays, Kiama is poised to become one of the most sought-after sustainable resorts in the region. Kiama will also be a welcome addition to the growth of the Bahamian economy, creating long-term sustainable employment for many Bahamians.
“The project’s construction phase is projected to employ between 40 to 50 Bahamians, and (the) resort will employ 75 permanent staff once it opens.”
One of the managing partners, John Long, who is also the president of the development, said work on the island is expected to start in the next month or two, and they will have an early opener before the end of the year.
“The entire development is sustainable in that very light touch. We must put in more extensive foundations or pour lots of concrete on the island. Everything is pure and green above the bluffs. We’re protecting the cliff. We’re covering the environment.
“We’re preserving the natural fauna on the island. Very limited concerning the roads that we’re putting through. There’ll be natural materials. You know, crushed stone. And even the swimming pools we put in the development are recycled shipping containers. So we’re not digging holes and pouring concrete, which destroys the natural environment,” Long noted.
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