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Fairmont Southampton Redevelopment Begins
The Fairmont Southampton redevelopment has “kicked off, with shovels in the ground at the Beach Club site this past week and preliminary preparations under way for the hotel renovation,” Westend Properties announced. “The steps we’ve taken at the Fairmont Southampton property this week have been groundbreaking – literally – and are... Read more of this article
Appointment System For Furniture Giveaway
Fairmont Southampton announced a new process for its Furniture Giveaway; with an appointment-based system, where people can choose up to three items each, with the first day reserved for seniors. This follows after the first planned furniture giveaway at the Fairmont Southampton on January 23rd was cancelled at the last minute, with large crowds of... Read more of this article
Jan 30th Furniture Giveaway Event Postponed
The Fairmont Southampton announced the postponement of the Furniture Giveaway event initially scheduled for January 30th, 2024. This follows after the first planned furniture giveaway at the Fairmont Southampton on January 23rd was cancelled at the last minute, with large crowds of people lining up in advance, and the hotel saying the “turnout... Read more of this article
Furniture Giveaway Cancelled At Last Minute
[Updated] Crowds of people were left disappointed today [Jan 23] after the furniture giveaway at the Fairmont Southampton was cancelled at the last minute. In advance of the previously announced starting time, there were large crowds of people at the property and at the door, and cars were lined up outside the property even extending to the road. Fairmont... Read more of this article
Gencom Set To Host Free Furniture Giveaway
Fairmont Southampton is set to host an event tomorrow [Jan 23] and Tuesday, January 30th, where members of the public can collect free furniture from the hotel, which is in the process of renovating and upgrading the property. The company previously said, “We are offering a range of guest room furniture, including King Pillow Top Mattresses [with... Read more of this article
Gencom Updates On Fairmont Renovation Work
Westend Properties and its managing partner, Gencom, provided an update on the “preliminary work being carried out at the Fairmont Southampton property in preparation for the extensive renovations planned for the hotel and Beach Club.” A spokesperson said, “These early phases of demolition and site preparation are crucial to enabling... Read more of this article
Fairmont Southampton Furniture Giveaway
Fairmont Southampton will host a “special event open to the general public, where you can acquire furniture items that are no longer needed” on Tuesday, January 23rd and Tuesday, January 30th, with items available set to include guest room furniture, mattresses, tables, framed pictures, mirrors, desks, chairs, hotel restricted TV’s [only... Read more of this article
Gencom Gives Away Furniture To Charities
Last week, Westend Properties and its managing partner, Gencom, held a Charity Furniture Giveaway for the benefit of the local Bermuda community, stating that ‘through this event, furniture that is no longer needed at the Fairmont Southampton hotel – given the impending renovations – was donated to charitable organisations.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Two Parts To Southampton Redevelopment
Westend Properties said they would like to clarify points about the Fairmont Southampton redevelopment; noting that there are two parts to the redevelopment, one is the renovation of the hotel and beach club and the other is the construction of the new tourism and residential units. A spokesperson said, “Westend Properties would like to clarify... Read more of this article
Fairmont Redevelopment Is Getting Underway
“The redevelopment is now underway, with construction beginning in earnest in early 2024,” the Fairmont Southampton owners said, explaining that there is “a great deal of preliminary work to be done at the site in preparation for the extensive renovations that lie ahead.” A spokesperson said, “Westend Properties is very... Read more of this article
BIU Pleased That Govt Approved Fairmont SDO
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] said they are “pleased” that the Government approved the SDO for Fairmont Southampton, saying they “look forward to the project beginning and many displaced workers getting back to work.” A spokesperson said, “The BIU is pleased to hear that the Government has approved the SDO for Fairmont... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Grants Fairmont Hotel SDO
[Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban held a press conference this morning [Oct 26] to provide an update on the Fairmont Southampton SDO. Update 11.58am: The press conference is still underway, the Minister announced he will grant the SDO, with some conditions related to the building and environmental measures. Update 2.35pm: Deputy Premier... Read more of this article
DAB: ‘Minister Should Not Proceed With SDO’
[Updated] The Development Applications Board has confirmed its “complete agreement with the assessment, conclusions and recommendations of the Department that the Minister should not proceed with making a Special Development Order” for the Fairmont Southampton. The meeting minutes [PDF] said, “The Board expressed the view that the... Read more of this article
Southampton Hotel Developers “Remain Hopeful’
“Given the significant benefits it will have for the tourism industry and, by extension, the island’s greater economy, we remain hopeful” that we “will be successful when our proposal goes before the Minister,” the Fairmont Southampton developers said after the Planning Department recommended the SDO is not approved. Planning... Read more of this article
Westend Statement On Southampton SDO
Westend said they would like to “set the record straight and address some ongoing misconceptions” about the development application for the Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “In response to recent comments in the media about the revised Southampton SDO application, Westend would like to take this opportunity to set the record... Read more of this article
Fairmont Propose Reduced Development Plan
Saying the aim was to “address the feedback,” the owners of the Fairmont Southampton said they have “succeeded in reconfiguring the site plan to address the concerns,” and submitted a new application in which the maximum height of buildings was reduced from 6 storeys to 4 storeys, the number of proposed new units was reduced... Read more of this article
