St. George's, Grenada – May 6, 2008 - Peter de Savary, chairman and founder of Port Louis, Grenada has agreed an investment development plan with Park Town Capital PLC, London, England, who will develop up to 90 luxury villas and apartments, each between 4,000 and 6,000 square feet. The properties will overlook the vibrant Port Louis Village, the Caribbean Sea and the Camper & Nicholsons super yacht marina. The marina, now open and set for completion this year, offers over 300 berths for yachts up to 90m and a draft of 7m.
Park Town Capital
PLC (PTC) in conjunction with the international firm of Cushman & Wakefield
Residential will develop luxury properties and have appointed Yoo, the
international design, branding and Development Company co-founded by John
Hitchcox and Philippe Starck to carry out the designs.
Port Louis residents & visitors will benefit
from luxury hotel services, duty free shopping, signature bars and restaurants,
an associated golf course, as well as an FBO facility at Point Salines
International Airport.
Peter de Savary
is quoted as saying "I am delighted to introduce yet another top international
investor / developer group to Grenada.
Port Louis and Grenada will benefit greatly from
the experience and plans Park Town Capital will deliver to this world-class
site. This is an exciting time for Port Louis
and the people of Grenada.
This latest development will allow Port
Louis to evolve quickly and with true quality.
We are in the process of talking to a number of other investors /developers who
we hope to bring together for other elements of Port Louis thereby having a consortium of
specialists to make this a truly world-class destination as quickly as
possible. The opportunities for Grenadians will be immense as the project gains
momentum."
Daniel Mc Gowan, Chairman, Park Town Capital PLC, said: "Port Louis is an idyllic location in one of
the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. We are delighted to be
working in partnership with Peter de Savary and leading design company Yoo. Port Louis is a demonstration of our global ambitions
following our projects in Europe and the Middle East."
Duncan Wilson, Development Director, Park Town Capital PLC, said: "Not
only will the Port Louis development create the
Caribbean equivalent of St. Tropez, Portofino,
St. Barth's and Porto Cervo; it will also create a major contribution to the economy
of Grenada
over the long term. We believe that a development of this scale and quality
will be the catalyst to establish Grenada
as the most exclusive and desirable tourist locations in the West
Indies."
Nikki Beach, the internationally renowned hotelier and restaurateur, in
partnership with the de Savary Group also plan to construct a 6 star
resort/hotel/club with up to 180 rooms & suites within Port Louis.
About Port Louis Grenada - Port Louis Grenada will be an EC$1.5 billion resort and spa maritime village development. The project will include; A world class marina with 350 slips and yachting facilities for yachts up to 100 meters, 36 estate lots for individual houses, 200 residential units varying in size and use from turnkey 3000 sq ft homes to more modest 900 sq ft village apartments, A 120 room 5-star hotel with all the amenities of a luxury establishment , a world class premier spa and well being lifestyle centre for Port Louis residents and other visitors to Grenada, a 120 room mid range hotel catering to the tourist market, revitalization of the southern end of the lagoon area including the reclamation and renovation of the seafront, proposed revitalization and augmentation of Pandy Beach to compliment that of Grand Anse including water sports, beach extension, diving and other elements, Employment prospects of between 500-800 staff with excellent training and career opportunities for Grenadians. Within the Caribbean and West Indies, Port Louis will be a unique comprehensive village community of charm and character including a vibrant market with a waterfront of exciting activities.
Marketing
Director, de Savary Group, Adrienne Eastwood, at 44 (0) 773 071 3771, adrienne.eastwood@ecosse.net
Public
Relations, Francine Stewart, cinerycommunications@gmail.com
at 473-407-1753, or Visit www.portlouisgrenada.com