Work Starts on Nassau Harbour Project

It's official. The dredging of the harbour in Nassau Bahamas to make way for the world's largest cruise ships has started.
The dredging is part of a major development plan to revitalize the heart of downtown Nassau, including a section of once prime Bahamas real estate that has deteriorated over the years.
Frans Thomassen, project manager of the Netherlands-based Boskalis International, confirmed to the local media that the work has started.
Upon completion, Nassau Harbour will be able to welcome the Genesis Class vessels – the largest in the world.
The idea also is to shift the container terminals from Bay Street to the artificial island of Arawak Cay. The sand from dredging will be used enlarge the cay.
A new road will bypass Saunders Beach to the west to allow for an extension of the beach park.
Long term plans call for converting the deteriorating section Bay Street into an exciting new real estate development that will showcase city living on an island. High end homes, a marina and an art district are on the drawing board.