THE $35million revamp of a resort on Tokoriki Island in the Mamanuca Group is progressing well.

When completed, the five-star resort bought by Ritam Investments Limited, will be managed by renowned international hotel chain Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.

Ritam Investments Ltd is controlled by local business giants P. Meghji Group whose investment in the rebuild marks the company’s first foray into the resort management business.

Company executive director Romit Meghji said construction of the multi-million dollar five-star resort is expected to end in about three months.

“We haven’t decided on when exactly the resort will open but it is opening in May,” Mr Meghji said.

“Work is progressing well. We can say in some areas work is 100 per cent complete and in other areas, work is about 60 to 70 per cent done.

“About 300 to 400 people are working during the construction phase.”

He said the resort also planned to offer a piece of land on the island for the construction of a police community post.

“We are still in discussions and Starwoods is handling that. We do welcome a police post being built near the resort.”