Sapphire Bay
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Construction of the Sapphire Bay in Texas is ongoing. We can finally have a peek!

The Surf Village, as it’s dubbed on Sapphire Bay’s website, will be home to the wave pool. One end of the lagoon will house the equipment to generate the waves, while the other end features a beach area for folks to relax and watch the surfing action. Guests will also enjoy three resort-style pools, two swim-up bars, a lazy river, and multiple outdoor beach gathering spaces for relaxation and games. Chaise lounges, day beds, and private cabanas round out the tropical paradise making up the Surf Village.

What’s different about this development, is the sheer size and scope of the project. Rowlett’s Acting Director of Economic Development Libbey Tucker anticipates the townhomes on the south side to go vertical in Phase I, followed by one of the two condo towers in Phase II. Both north and south properties of the development were designed to hold around 3,000 total residential units.

Source: https://wavepoolmag.com/sapphire-bay-update-wave-pool-dwarfed-by-mega-project-in-texas/

Funderburk said Phase I of the development – which includes the crystal lagoon, surf lagoon, the resort, and the secondary hotel – is expected to be completed in about two years. The entire development itself is estimated to be complete in seven to 10 years.

As for residential, Funderburk anticipates the townhomes on the south side to go vertical in Phase I, followed by one of the two condo towers in Phase II. Both north and south properties of the development were designed to hold around 3,000 total residential units.

“I would say within two years – probably less – that you will see the townhomes open, but one of the condo towers won’t start going vertical until at least two years,” Funderburk said. As far as what the finished development will look like, Funderburk said the project will still closely align with what was originally envisioned for it from the beginning.

Source: https://blueribbonnews.com/2021/11/sapphire-bay-update-rowlett-city-manager-provides-latest-on-timeline-and-whats-included-in-crystal-lagoon-project/

Located on the shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, Sapphire Bay is breaking ground to become the newest master planned community in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The 116-acre development will be Texas’ first resort destination anchored by a state-of-the-art man-made lagoon, offering guests a luxurious stay along it’s shore at the 500 room Sapphire Bay Resort – operated and managed by Destination Hotels by Hyatt. The project will also feature a one of a kind surf village and water park, 1,500+ residential units, 1.7 million square feet of mixed-use restaurant, retail, entertainment, office and hospitality space, 20+ acres of parks and trails, a 1,000 slip marina, and The Fountains at Sapphire Bay which is destined to become one of the most magnetic pieces of public art in the United States.

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Status: Under Construction