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Live Updates: Gathering To Present SDO Petition
[Updating] People are scheduled to gather at 10.30am this morning [April 28] at the Cabinet Office grounds in Hamilton to present the petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton, and we will provide live updates as able. The plans for the hotel have prompted wide discussions, and to view all our coverage of the matter please click here. Live... Read more of this article
Video: Chris Maybury On Fairmont SDO
Speaking in advance of the Town Hall held last night [April 25], Chris Maybury addressed some of the concerns about the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] and also explained some of the benefits of the proposed development. The Town Hall was very well attended, with the seats inside appearing to be full. It was open to in-person attendees... Read more of this article
SDO Petition To Be Presented On Friday
[Updated] BEST is inviting people to “present the people’s petition against the 2023 SDO for Fairmont Southampton” on Friday morning. Update 3.10pm: A spokesperson said, “The Fairmont Southampton SDO Protest will now just be taking place at 10:30AM on Friday, April 28th at The Cabinet Office. We hope this will make it easier for people... Read more of this article
Developer On Fairmont Southampton SDO
“Recent statements from those who are opposed to the SDO application for the Fairmont Southampton property have contained some inaccuracies,” Westend Properties said, adding that “it’s important to clear up any misconceptions.” A spokesperson said, “Recent statements from those who are opposed to the SDO application for... Read more of this article
Column: Ben Smith On Hotel SDO & More
[Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith] When my family moved to Southampton five decades ago, we had a clear view of the then-Southampton Princess being built. I was a baby then so of course I don’t remember first-hand, but what I do fondly remember is the hotel becoming an important part of my upbringing. With my father, Hubert Smith... Read more of this article
‘Building Up Instead Of Out’ To Conserve Space
“To conserve as much green space as possible, we will be building up instead of out,” the Fairmont Southampton developers said, explaining that while “some of the proposed buildings will be six storeys, none will be higher than the nine-story hotel itself.” A document titled “The Bigger Picture” highlights the goals... Read more of this article
BIU On Proposed Fairmont Southampton SDO
“The redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton property is of vital importance to Bermuda’s economic recovery,” the BIU said, adding that they “will continue to express in principle support for the development of the Fairmont Southampton property.” A spokesperson said, “The recent commentary surrounding the proposed development... Read more of this article
Column: Sir John Swan On Proposed SDO
[Opinion column written by Sir John Swan] The recent unveiling of the plans for the Fairmont Southampton redevelopment by Gencom has caused some concern in the community. I have no personal interest in the project but as a real estate developer and businessperson, I would like to share my opinion on how I believe the redevelopment would be an asset... Read more of this article
PLP To Host Town Hall On Proposed Hotel SDO
The PLP will host a Town Hall on the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] application at 7pm on Tuesday, April 25th at the Heron Bay Primary School, with representatives from Gencom also set to attend. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] announced today that their representatives for constituencies 29, 30,... Read more of this article
Column: BEST Express Concerns About SDO
[Opinion column written by BEST's Kim Smith] Bermuda is a unique and beautiful island. That’s one of the reasons why we love living here and that’s why people are prepared to pay so much money to come here on holiday. Six storey concrete blocks on top of hills with other blocks all across the area and surrounding the hotel are not beautiful, nor... Read more of this article
OBA Suggests Govt Present SDO In Parliament
Opposition Leader Cole Simons called on the Government to “present this Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order to both houses of Parliament” so the “draft SDO will have the full scrutiny of all the elected members of the House and Bermuda’s senators.” Mr Simons said, “The development of the Fairmont Southampton... Read more of this article
Over 1,000 Sign Petition About Hotel SDO
An online petition has been launched citing concern about “the proposed new Special Development Order [SDO] for the Fairmont Southampton hotel that would allow for more and taller buildings,” with over 1,000 people signing it as of this time. The submission summary states, “Proposed Maximum 261 Unit Tourism/Residential Development Comprising... Read more of this article
Fairmont Southampton SDO Available To View
The Ministry of Home Affairs advised that the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] submission has been received and is available for viewing online. The submission summary states, “Proposed Maximum 261 Unit Tourism/Residential Development Comprising up to 114 Tourism and 147 Residential Units Contained Within Buildings of 2 to... Read more of this article
