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St. George's Renaissance Project

Following the successful completion of the cruise ship jetty, the Esplanade Mall and the Bruce Street Mall, Zublin has entered into discussions with Government on how best to improve the social and economic conditions existing in the Town of St. George.

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Press Release

The St. George’s Renaissance Project to be Launched

The Government of Grenada has entered into discussions with one of Grenada’s most established developers Zublin Grenada, to begin a process of urban renewal, commercial real estate development and land reclamation in St. George’s.

The project is aimed at fuelling economic growth while preserving and protecting important historic buildings, landmarks and symbols. The project is considered as ideal for establishing a public/private sector partnership and well over 450 million EC dollars will be invested.

Under the project St. George’s will be transformed says Hon. Joseph Gilbert, Minister of Works, Physical Planning Public Utilities and the Environment. “Government views this project as one of the most important projects for the people of Grenada. At a time when the world is facing the biggest economic crisis in history, Government is aggressively seeking avenues which will stimulate the economy and improve the quality of life for our people, “Minister Gilbert said. “The St. George’s Renaissance Project will invest in Grenada’s heritage; enhance and increase tourism revenues; and create conditions for overall growth in the economy. “

Under the project Government will work with Zublin on the following:

• Reclamation of 1 – 1.5 acres adjacent to the existing bus terminus to allow

• extension of overcrowded bus station
• creation of a new vendor’s market close to fish market, meat market and bus station.

• Restoration of the old market square to an area of beauty and historic significance and the creation of a unique spice market.

• Reclamation of approximately 3.5 acres from base end existing cruise ship jetty towards the outer end of St George’s point.

• To allow for the realization of a second cruise ship jetty with related tour bus area of approximately 1 acre
• To allow for new developments lands of approximately 2 acres for shopping, business development and tourism amenities.

• Building a second cruise ship jetty, the basins around the new jetty will be dredged to accommodate the world’s largest cruise ships including the Queen Mary II.

• Building a ring road from the Careenage to allow

• a pedestrian Sendall tunnel
• improved traffic situation in town and better flows
• much improved and easy access to the hospital
• easy access of emergency traffic to crowded area around and on the cruise terminal complex

• Major Facelift for the Careenage to include
• Widening of the road and pedestrian areas to create better traffic flow
• Addressing problems of drainage and flooding
• Creating a pedestrian promenade

Minister of Tourism and Foreign Affairs Hon. Peter David says he is particularly excited about this project. “This has been one of my goals since I was elected as the representative for the Town of St. George’s. Our capital has tremendous potential and I have been working hard to see this potential realised, “says David. “ The value of this project for tourism is tremendous. The improvement of the historic sites in St. George’s and the creation of an additional cruise ship jetty will make Grenada one of the most competitive cruise and tourism destinations in the region. We expect that with this development we can attract at least 100 cruise ships which will mean well over 300 thousand more tourists.”

Commenting on the project Zublin CEO Hendrick Van Dijk said that his company was pleased to be partnering with Government. “The Government came to us requesting that we come up with ideas. We have consolidated our ideas in a plan and have come back to Government with the St. George’s Renaissance Project. We are very confident that the St. George’s Renaissance project will be extremely successful.”

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