Nanny Cay’s breakwater for the new 112-slip South Marina has now reached its full 1,430-foot (435 m) length. Work on the breakwater will now continue with the installation of four flushing culverts and the placement of armour rock on top of and inside the existing access road used by trucks and excavators.
Dredging for new entrance channel
The new entrance channel to Nanny Cay will be almost at a 90° angle to the old entrance, running parallel to the Tortola shore. This requires limited dredging to create the new channel. To undertake the dredging work, a temporary causeway has been laid from the Tortola side of Nanny Cay. This allows access for a large excavator to dredge to a 14 foot depth. The dredged material will be removed and used to create additional land that is required inside the new marina and for the boatyard reclamation. Work is expected to take two months for the new channel.
Temporary entrance channel
While the dredging work takes place, a temporary navigation channel into the marina is an operation. Boaters entering Nanny Cay are advised to approach with caution.
South Marina Overview
The $30 million development which started in February aims to elevate Nanny Cay into the Caribbean’s premier resort marina. Key features of the expansion include: new south marina with 112 slips including eight 125-foot and two 180-foot slips dedicated for megayachts; increased capacity boatyard and Marine Travelift for boats with a maximum beam of 44 feet; new landside facilities.
The breakwater is the first part of phase 1 of the construction which also encompasses reclamation and expansion of the existing boatyard and construction of a new 150-ton haul out facility on the outer peninsula.
Phase II comprises staged construction of: concierge facility, including shower and bathroom facilities; marine hub with Royal BVI Yacht Club and HLSCC Marine Centre; regatta and event village; food and retail outlets; beach; beach bar and facilities; addition of new parking facilities, service roads, board walks and other facilities; formation of the landscape gardens; sea view flagship restaurant.
In order to ensure minimise disruption to existing services at Nanny Cay, the construction of the new marina and amenities has been divided into two main phases, split between seaside and land-side construction. Phase I is anticipated to take 18 months, phase II 28 months.
