Weller Development Partners Begins Site Clearing at Six Senses Grand Bahama

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – Weller Development Partners and Pegasus Capital Advisors have commenced site clearing at Six Senses Grand Bahama, marking a significant milestone in the development of the sustainable luxury resort and branded residences while emphasizing the team’s commitment to environmental stewardship. 

In preparation for an official groundbreaking and ground-up construction in Q1 2025, the site clearing has commenced with the identification and removal of invasive casuarina pine trees, the installation of construction fencing and project signage, and the building of viewing platforms and a temporary boat dock, which will facilitate site tours for potential buyers of the Six Senses Residences. To further prioritize sustainable development, trees marked for clearing will be ground down and used as landfill, reducing the number of vehicles needed for removal. 

“Our approach to development has always been rooted in environmental responsibility,” said Marc Weller, Founding Partner of Weller Development. “We are committed to maintaining and enhancing the natural ecosystem of Grand Bahama and creating a model for sustainable development that actively contributes to the restoration and preservation of the area.”

Six Senses Grand Bahama targets LEED Silver certification and will incorporate numerous sustainability and resiliency measures, including the use of locally sourced construction materials, energy conservation efforts such as passive shading and high-efficiency mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, and significant beach restoration and reinforced dune systems. A key focus is on hurricane preparedness, building foundations that raise the Finished Floor Elevation (FFE) substantially, and a reinforced, structural dune system will be implemented along the property’s sea-side coastline to block storm surge. Weller Development Partners is collaborating with several leading environmental organizations to ensure the project contributes positively to local ecosystems. 

This development milestone follows a well-attended community meeting, where Grand Bahamians expressed strong support for the project and its anticipated positive impact on the island. During the meeting, the development team outlined their comprehensive plans for infrastructure improvements and environmental conservation, along with their commitment to creating approximately 400 construction jobs and 200 permanent hospitality positions. 

During construction, for safety reasons, Fortune Bay Road leading into the site will be closed. The developers are committed to working with the community to ensure convenient pedestrian access to the beach for all residents during and after construction.

Six Senses Grand Bahama is slated for completion in Q4 2026 and will comprise a 50-acre eco-conscious resort community that will feature 70 resort guest rooms, 38 of which are villas, and 28 branded residences, designed by award-winning architecture firms Gensler and Olson Kundig, respectively. For more information on Six Senses Residences Grand Bahama, visit: grandbahamaresidences.com

About Weller Development Partners:

Weller Development Partners is a dynamic and innovative full-service development firm focused on luxury hospitality, residential, experiential placemaking, and large-scale mixed-use projects. Led by Founding Partner and President Marc Weller, our leadership team offers a wide range of expertise and experience to tackle the most complex real estate developments. At the heart of the company ethos is a triple-bottom-line approach to development, designing strategies that are financially viable and provide returns to investors while also providing benefits to the surrounding communities and the environment.  With an extensive portfolio of luxury hospitality properties, distinctive mixed-use development projects, and a proven track record of successful and celebrated ventures, Weller Development Partners delivers value and results, no matter the complexity or odds. 

About Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P.:

Pegasus Capital Advisors is a leading global private markets impact investment manager. As the first U.S. private equity fund manager accredited by the Green Climate Fund, the company is dedicated to fostering sustainable and inclusive growth while providing attractive returns for its investors. Founded in 1996 by Craig Cogut, Pegasus has invested over $2 billion across five private equity funds.

About Six Senses:

Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, operates 27 hotels and resorts in 21 countries and has signed a further 43 properties into the development pipeline.

Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

Six Senses Residences offers all the unique amenities of a resort life community while retaining the privacy and personal touches of a beautifully appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Six Senses Spas guide guests on their personal path to well-being in all resorts as well as a handful of standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach goes beyond ordinary beauty treatments to offer holistic wellness, integrative medicine, and longevity.

About IHG:

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. 

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs, IHG has more than 6,500 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,200 properties.  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 375,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.