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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
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
Column: MP Simmons-Wade On Hotel SDO
[Opinion column written by MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade] In recent times, the approval of the Fairmont Southampton SDO has taken center stage in the public’s collective consciousness. While it’s true that any development project of such magnitude often carries a fair share of criticism, we must look beyond immediate apprehension to envision the long-term... 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
Column: Craig Cannonier On Fairmont SDO
[Opinion column written by Shadow Tourism Minister Craig Cannonier] Bermudians should pay close attention to the issue of the Government issuing a Special Development Order [SDO] to Westend Properties Ltd which is owned by Gencom Ltd. The issuance of this SDO would be giving a green light to Gencom to develop the Fairmont Southampton property according... Read more of this article
BHA Supports Fairmont Southampton Investment
The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] said it is “expressing its full support for the proposed investment in the Fairmont Southampton.” A spokesperson said, “The aims of the BHA are to increase the number of air visitor arrivals to Bermuda, increase the overall national hotel occupancy and improve the return on investment to hotel investors. “The... Read more of this article
Consultation Deadline For Hotel SDO Extended
[Updated] The public consultation deadline for making submissions on the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] has been extended to Friday, May 26th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise that the public consultation deadline for making submissions on the Fairmont Southampton Special Development... Read more of this article
Business Leaders Explain Support For SDO
Some of the island’s business leaders have voiced their support for the proposed redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton property. “Business leaders have indicated that both the reopening of the hotel and the construction of tourism and residential units are integral to solidifying Bermuda’s appeal for corporate head offices and success... Read more of this article
Column: Dwayne Robinson On Fairmont SDO
[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The Bermudian public has witnessed back and forth in the media between the developers of the Fairmont Southampton and various groups who oppose the new proposed SDO. As this saga continues, we have seen a gradual breakdown of the discourse from negotiations with the public to thinly veiled threats... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos & 360: Petition Presentation
People gathered this morning [April 28] at the Cabinet Office grounds in Hamilton to present the petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton. The plans for the hotel have prompted wide discussions, and to view all our coverage of the matter please click here. 360 degree view of people gathered Following the gathering, a spokesperson for... Read more of this article
