NASSAU, BAHAMAS: A proposed $200 million to $250 million boutique hotel and residential development at the former Club Med site in Governor’s Harbour is moving toward its next phase, with developers targeting construction from mid-2027 and a partial opening in 2029.
Myles Ahead Ltd., a Bahamian-led development company, presented details of the proposed project to more than 150 Central Eleuthera residents during its first community town hall on Thursday night.
The development is planned across roughly 93 acres and is expected to include a 40- to 60-key boutique five-star hotel and up to 100 residences.
According to the developers, construction is expected to begin in mid-2027, with the property partially operational by 2029 and fully open by 2030.
The project is planned for the historic former Club Med site, which was previously home to the original French Leave estate.
The two-and-a-half-hour town hall at Workers House in Governor’s Harbour focused largely on questions and discussion from residents, with beach access, infrastructure and the pace of development among the issues raised.
Myles Ahead said public access to French Leave Beach would increase from four access points to five under the proposed development, with enhanced paved pathways and new facilities for residents and visitors.
Anthony Myers, a Bahamian entrepreneur and one of the project’s lead partners, said the developers wanted to engage the community while the project remains in its early stages.
“We came to listen, and to ensure that the community understood our vision for the project included increased and enhanced beach access at French Leave Beach,” Myers said.
He said the developers also heard concerns and recommendations relating to infrastructure, economic inclusion, community investment and other areas that could shape the project as it progresses.
Dr. Alyson Myers, a Bahamian marine scientist and member of the development team, said the town hall was intended to begin an ongoing dialogue with Central Eleuthera.
The development team said future plans include training, entrepreneurship and community development initiatives, although further details are expected to be developed as the project moves forward.
The economic potential of the site was also highlighted during the meeting, given the former Club Med’s role as a major employer in Central Eleuthera.
Longtime Central Eleuthera resident Austin Knowles said the former resort employed more than 300 people directly before it closed in 1999, describing it as the “breadbasket of Central Eleuthera.”
Knowles said he supports the proposed development, arguing that it could create opportunities for employment and business ownership while giving younger Eleutherans greater incentive to remain in or return to the community.
Myles Ahead said Thursday’s meeting was the first of several planned community engagements, with additional opportunities for public input expected to be announced.
The company describes the proposed development as a low-density, landscape-first resort and residential community, with environmental stewardship and long-term community partnership forming part of its development approach.
