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Weeks: ‘All The Danger Seems To Have Faded’

Weeks: ‘All The Danger Seems To Have Faded’

[Updated with OBA response] “The One Bermuda Alliance has once again been exposed misleading the people of Bermuda in regards to the Grand Atlantic project,” Opposition MP Michael Weeks said today. “The OBA put political gain over people, by misleading, and possibly deceiving Bermudians, away from purchasing units at Grand Atlantic,”... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Scott On Grand Atlantic Units

Video: Minister Scott On Grand Atlantic Units

The proposals submitted for the Grand Atlantic Development included ones promoting tourism use, senior residential use, and mixed use, and the Government is looking “preferably more towards the tourism use”, Minister Wayne Scott said on Friday [Sept 27]. The Grand Atlantic property was planned as a housing development, with the listed prices... Read more of this article

Scott: Four Grand Atlantic Proposals Shortlisted

Scott: Four Grand Atlantic Proposals Shortlisted

Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott spoke in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27], providing an update on the Grand Atlantic Development. The Grand Atlantic property was planned as a housing development, with the listed prices for the 78 units ranging from $495,000 – $665,000. Only one unit sold in the first six months, and some... Read more of this article

BEST Objects: More Grand Atlantic Development

BEST Objects: More Grand Atlantic Development

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they are aware of an application to further develop the Grand Atlantic site in Warwick, with the plan calling for 52 one-bedroom units in three 2-storey buildings with parking for 71 cars and 53 bikes. “Residents in the area and just about everyone who has passed by the the newly-built... Read more of this article

Grand Atlantic Property: 5 Proposals Submitted

Grand Atlantic Property: 5 Proposals Submitted

Five proposals for the use of the Grand Atlantic property were received covering  tourism use, senior residential use, and mixed use, Minister Wayne Scott said today [June 7] in the House of Assembly. The Government had earlier solicited [PDF] of requests for information from investors and potential buyers, local and international,  for the 78-unit... Read more of this article

OBA: “PLP Blaming Anyone But Themselves”

OBA: “PLP Blaming Anyone But Themselves”

The One Bermuda Alliance responded to Shadow Works Minister Michael Weeks statement that the OBA contributed to the slow sales of the Grand Atlantic Condos saying his statement is “one more example of his party blaming anyone but themselves for failures that they should simply own up to.” The 78-unit Grand Atlantic Development is located... Read more of this article

Grand Atlantic Condos: “Take A Step Back”

Grand Atlantic Condos: “Take A Step Back”

Saying that the Government must consider the consequences of putting 78 units on a housing market which already has a surplus of empty apartments, Minister Wayne Scott said the Government has concluded that the “only responsible thing to do is to take a step back before any further decisions are made.” The Grand Atlantic Development is located... Read more of this article

OBA: Grand Atlantic ‘Poorly Conceived Project’

OBA: Grand Atlantic ‘Poorly Conceived Project’

[Updated] “The fact that just one of 51 units of the Grand Atlantic housing project has sold is the strongest sign yet that this was a poorly conceived project,” said Senator Michael Fahy, the Shadow Minister responsible for housing. As Bernews reported last week, the Public Works Ministry confirmed that one Grand Atlantic Condo has sold. In... Read more of this article

Grand Atlantic Condos: One Sold To Date

Grand Atlantic Condos: One Sold To Date

The Public Works Ministry has confirmed that as of this time, one Grand Atlantic Condo has sold. The Grand Atlantic Development is located in Warwick, and comprises of 60 two bedroom/one bathroom homes and 18 three bedroom/two bathroom homes. Prices range from $495,000 for a 2 bedroom home, up to $665,000 for an ocean view 3 bedroom unit. Six months... Read more of this article

Condo Sales: 5 Approved, 15 Being Screened

Condo Sales: 5 Approved, 15 Being Screened

[Updated with video] To date 5 persons have been approved by the banks to purchase a Grand Atlantic condo, and 15 additional people are being screened by the Bank of Butterfield for approval, Public Works Minister Michael Weeks said today [May 29]. The Grand Atlantic Development in Warwick will comprise of 60 two bedroom/one bathroom homes and 18 three... Read more of this article

Map And Notes For BEST “Information Walk”

Map And Notes For BEST “Information Walk”

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST], in cooperation with Warwick residents, is holding an “Information Walk” around the Grand Atlantic housing site on South Road in Warwick, today [May 27] between 6pm and 8pm. A statement from BEST said, “The 40-minute walk will begin from the parking areas on the western end of the Southlands... Read more of this article

BEST “Information Walk” Around Grand Atlantic

BEST “Information Walk” Around Grand Atlantic

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST], in cooperation with Warwick residents, is planning an “Information Walk” around the Grand Atlantic housing site on South Road in Warwick, Sunday 27th May between 6pm and 8pm. A statement from BEST said, “The 40-minute walk will begin from the parking areas on the western end of the... Read more of this article

Minister Announces Grand Atlantic Open House

Minister Announces Grand Atlantic Open House

[Updated] Public Works Minister Michael Weeks today [Mar. 22] announced that there will be an open house at the Grand Atlantic development on Saturday, March 31 from 10 am – 4 pm. Minister Weeks will be at the open house from 3 to 4 p.m. to meet and speak with interested buyers and a representative from the Bank of Butterfield will also be available... Read more of this article

Warwick Condos: 102 People Express Interest

Warwick Condos: 102 People Express Interest

102 people have registered their interest in purchasing one of the Grand Atlantic Development condos, Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks said. The Grand Atlantic Development in Warwick will comprise of 60 two bedroom/one bathroom homes and 18 three bedroom/two bathroom homes. Prices range from $495,000 for a 2 bedroom home up to $665,000 for an... Read more of this article

BEST: Suspend Grand Atlantic Development

BEST: Suspend Grand Atlantic Development

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has requested that the condo development at Grand Atlantic be suspended until the government informs the public about the financial, economic, social and environmental implications of this project. The Grand Atlantic Development in Warwick will comprise of 60 two bedroom/one bathroom homes and... Read more of this article

‘Affordable Housing Has To Be Affordable’

‘Affordable Housing Has To Be Affordable’

The Government-backed plan supporting 100% financing for the Grand Atlantic condos is “another example of a desperate government relying on everyday Bermudians to rescue it from its self-inflicted policy bungles,” Shadow Minister for Public Works Mark Pettingill said last night. The Grand Atlantic Development in Warwick will comprise of... Read more of this article