Nanny Cay breakwater construction reaches halfway mark
According to the most recent update, the $30 million project which began in February 2026, reached the halfway mark of construction on the breakwater for the new 112-slip south marina. The marina is designed to accommodate the latest generation of catamarans and megayachts. To date, 34,209 tons of rock has been used in the construction to reach the first 715 feet of the 1430-foot (435m) long breakwater.
The project also aims to elevate Nanny Cay into one of the Caribbean’s premier resort marinas.
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.
Phase II
Phase I, which is the breakwater constrution, will also include reclamation and expansion of the existing boatyard and construction of a new 150-ton haul out facility on the outer peninsula. This phase is anticipated to take 18 months.
Meanwhile, 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; and sea view flagship restaurant.
Phase II is expected to last 28 months.
“In order to ensure minimised 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 landside construction,” Nanny Cay said.
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), during the official groundbreaking ceremony in October 2025, said once the project is completed, 91 new jobs will be generated and economic activity in the VI is expected to be stimulated across multiple sectors, from taxi operators and tour guides, to food vendors, provisioning companies and marine technicians.
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10 Responses to “Nanny Cay breakwater construction reaches halfway mark”
Private projects finish on time or close to date due to funding. Private has a set budget but with government most people feel money is unlimited. Some feel because they paying taxes they can take some of it back while others just entitle. Also with most projects they are penalties for delay that can be avoided. With givernment this is not enforce.
All the VI really needs at the moment a repaired and operation Ferry Terminal of moderate porportions at West End.
And their is a SECRET airport plan that needs to be dropped before more over capacity environmental destruction goes on.