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AN ‘extensive’ consultation period is set to commence ahead of a planning application being submitted in August for the creation of Eden Project Dundee. The consultation is being presented as an opportunity for the city of Dundee to help shape the planning application and act as a co-creator of the ‘landmark’ development.

Work would include the conversion of the existing gasholder at East Dock Street, demolition of other buildings on the site, and the construction of a pedestrian bridge.
Darren Hoare, the Eden Project’s head of programme delivery, said, “We are hugely excited to be embarking on a new phase of development for Eden Project Dundee with the preparation and submission of our scheme’s planning application.

Source: https://projectscot.com/2023/07/eden-project-dundee-prepares-to-submit-planning-application/

The new Evermore Resort, coming soon near the Walt Disney World Resort, has reached a new milestone during its construction, topping off a new man-made inland lagoon that will serve as their signature water feature.

It completed a process which started nine weeks ago, lasted 38 days, totaling more than 17 million gallons of water filled at 1,050 gallons per minute. The lagoon is 12 feet at its deepest point and 8 feet deep at the center.

Source: https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2023/06/28/evermore-resort-evermore-bay/

Silent Yachts is not-so-quietly expanding into high-end hospitality. The Austrian yard, known for producing innovative solar-electric catamarans, just announced it is building a new emissions-free luxury resort in Fiji. The news comes less than a year after Silent revealed its first solar-powered marina and residences in the Bahamas.

Located on a private island in the Fijian archipelago, the second Silent Resort includes an array of eco-conscious beachfront residences and an impressive fleet of zero-emission vessels, naturally.

Nestled amid the rugged jungle and sandy beaches will be 28 Silent Estate Residences with either four, five, or six bedrooms, as well as 14 two-bedroom Silent Marina Residences and 10 two-bedroom Silent Beach Club Residences. Each abode is managed by Silent and comes with a number of other perks, too.
Owners will have exclusive access to a number of Silent’s solar-electric tenders, speedboats, and catamarans on which they can sail the stunning coral reef. Seafarers can also make use of Fiji’s first solar-powered Silent Marina, which is dedicated solely to electric yachts.

Construction is set to begin on Silent Resort Fiji’s marina and beach club by the end of 2023. Work on the Bahamas location is progressing rapidly and is expected to be fully completed by early 2024.

Source: https://robbreport.com/travel/destinations/silent-yachts-fiji-resort-1234855133/

The balconies of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort continue to come together as work also moves inside the building.

Source: https://wdwnt.com/2023/07/photos-balconies-almost-complete-on-new-disney-vacation-club-tower-at-polynesian-village-resort/

Graton Resort & Casino (Northern California, USA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the expansion of the Rohnert Park resort. A new parking structure with solar panels has now begun construction. Projects, including an additional hotel wing and expanded casino floor, are slated for future development.

The $1 billion expansion project will also include:
A new five-story hotel wing with over 200 rooms
A 28,000 sq. ft. rooftop restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating for 480 guests
A five-level parking structure with solar panels and EV charging stations
A 3,500-seat theater

Source: https://www.indiangaming.com/graton-resort-casino-breaks-ground-on-1-billion-expansion/

Friday brought the news that Chessington World of Adventure (UK) have submitted the full planning application for their proposed Waterpark Adventure development. Referred to as 'Africa Falls', we examine all the details of this £38m investment due to be completed in 2025!

The entrance sequence will consist of the following:
new cavern-themed waterpark entrance
retail outlet selling swimming essentials & merch
reception area with multiple fish tanks
use of electronic speed gates & digital ticketing
'Base Camp' changing village

Source: https://twitter.com/attractionsc/status/1675517443530190848?s=48&t=ZYxeBbAvARyX8nRDiLi5HQ

The construction of our third Citizenship by Investment project, Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada hotels is progressing. Check out our latest drone footage of the construction site and enjoy breath-taking views of Grenada!

Another Hard Rock celebrates groundbreaking!

The $350 million construction project is currently one of the largest private investment developments in Ottawa. It is expected to create close to 1,900 direct and indirect construction and ongoing employment opportunities in the city of Ottawa.

Quote: Construction has officially started on Ottawa's newest tourism and entertainment destination, the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. A groundbreaking ceremony, with guests using Hard Rock's legendary guitar-handled shovels, was held on June 6 at the Rideau Carleton Casino, Future Hard Rock where it will host the new state-of-the-art facility.
Hard Rock International representatives, elected officials, and business and community leaders shared the exciting details of Canada's first Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, which will include:

A 150-room Hard Rock Hotel, including 22 suites
An expanded Hard Rock Casino with 1,500 slot machines, 40 live-action table games, a Hard Rock Sportsbook, high-limit gaming, and a Baccarat room
An 1,800-seat Hard Rock Live theatre with standing room for 2,200 guests
More than 10 restaurants, bars, and lounges, including the award-winning and iconic Hard Rock Cafe and Council Oak Steakhouse
Retail outlets that include Rock Shop® and Unity Store

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/picture/xxl_153157064.jpg?t=1686303796



Source: https://www.hardrockottawa.com/ & https://www.hospitalitynet.org/announcement/41009661.html

Oman Launches $103 Million Integrated Entertainment Project, Spray Boulevard, in Salalah.
With an investment of $103 million, and spread over a vast 470,000m2 area, Spray Boulevard will develop waterfront restaurants, a market, suspended walkways, a botanical garden, theaters, and venues for specialized exhibitions and events.



To be completed in the next four years, Spray Boulevard is projected to attract 800,000 visitors during the Khareef Dhofar season (annual monsoon) and 200,000 visitors during other seasons, transforming into a global tourist destination. Funding for the initial phase of infrastructure will be provided by the Omani Ministry of Finance, with the remainder financed by private sector institutions

Source: https://meconstructionnews.com/57478/oman-invests-103mn-in-spray-boulevard

Source: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1668549476628193280