A NUMBER of development projects have been planned for Denarau Island in the Western Division including plans to build a 100-room hotel and apartments, 200-berth marina and a 35 square metres of boat yard.
Port Denarau Marina managing director Nigel Skeggs said they were also planning to dredge the area and conduct an environmental impact assessment to secure 50 hectares of mangroves on the other side of Denarau for other proposed projects.
He said the island was 90 per cent developed with room for more development.
“Beyond that, Denarau South was sold two weeks ago. Denarau South has 400 acres of land and developments are looking serious at the moment,” he said.
He said the three golf courses on the island would be divested by their owners.
Speaking to New Zealand investors in Suva this week, Mr Skeggs highlighted the need for investors’ partnership to develop the island and the beachfront area along the Wailoaloa Beach.
“Around Denarau, we see a lot of developments — the road, casino and a hotel.”
“In 10 years, hotels will be seen on the vacant beachfront area along Wailoaloa Beach in Nadi.”
Mr Skeggs said they were experiencing tremendous growth and this was important for the economy.
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO Michael Wong said the Wailoaloa area would have a lot of development.
“What make investment in Fiji very attractive are the four-lane road and the turnoff to Wailoaloa.”
He said this area was a specially designated tourism development zone.
