Project Use Type: Remote Maritime Hub
Client: Bill Johnson – WB Johnson
Location: Man-O-War Cay, Bahamas
Property Size: 30 Acres
Building Square Footage: 34,000 SF
Services Provided:
– Comprehensive Civil Engineering
– Infrastructure Planning Design
– Rigorous Permit Management
– Jurisdictional Verification Services
– Utility Construction Planning
Unique Solution:
Engineered a fully self-supported ecosystem featuring on-site water treatment and an innovative garbage incineration plant that converts waste into supplemental electricity to de-risk utility volatility.
Case Study: Engineered a fully self-supported ecosystem featuring on-site water treatment and an innovative garbage incineration plant that converts waste into supplemental electricity to de-risk utility volatility.
Context & Services
Albury’s Marina, a 30-acre destination on Man-O-War Cay, Bahamas, required a sophisticated infrastructure strategy to overcome its remote island geography. We provided comprehensive civil engineering, infrastructure planning, and permitting for this 34,000 SF facility. Our core scope included jurisdictional verification; detailed civil construction design plans, covering utility, grading, and drainage; and rigorous permit management to navigate the complexities of Bahamian maritime development.
The Unique Solution
Developing hospitality assets in isolated environments presents a financial pressure cooker where traditional municipal connections are unavailable. Understanding that success depends on de-risking utility volatility, we moved beyond dirt-and-pipe basics to design a fully self-supported ecosystem.
We engineered on-site water treatment and sewerage plants to manage the high-intensity diurnal flow patterns typical of hospitality operations. Most innovatively, we integrated a garbage incineration plant that supplements electricity usage, turning a logistical operational risk into a sustainable energy asset. This proactive craftsmanship ensured the project was not a transaction but a resilient, future-proofed landmark that anticipates the unique constraints of island logistics.
Success & Impact
Our integrated approach eliminated the developer’s anxiety regarding regional utility instability. By securing autonomous water, waste, and power supplements, we protected the project’s long-term net operating income (NOI) and ensured a seamless, luxury experience for guests. The result is a highly profitable, resilient maritime hub that stands as a model for remote hospitality development.
