Grove Spa Resort Blog Update 19th October 2010

We are delighted to have taken possession of Plot A of The Grove Spa Resort from GCC. It has been a challenging year for everyone involved, given the seismic changes in world economic conditions but we are proud to have delivered a top class scheme.  It is looking really excellent now the outside work has been finished and the pools have been filled.

View of Blocks B and G from the poolside

We have had a busy programme of handovers to clients and this continues throughout October and November. The feedback is very positive and clients have been enjoying the serenity and views from the resort when staying overnight.

During the day the site is a hive of activity with contractors finishing the last details, clients taking possession of properties, furniture deliveries and utility companies doing the final sign-off checks.

Plot A from the Spa building

One of the giant Jacuzzis in action

One of the pool technicians demonstrated today how the pool water, which is cleaned without chlorine using an environmentally-friendly process,  is cleaner than the municipal tap water and can safely be drunk.

Pools on Plot A

The decking and gardens on Plot B

View of Plot A from Block H

Work continues on Plot B (comprising Blocks C, D, E and F) to the end of the month when all private apartments will be ready, all external communal works completed and GCC hand over this plot.  Work will continue on the Spa building, shop, restaurant, green area and roads to the end of the year.

Planting begins on Plot B

Spa reception building

Installation of the decking around the pool in front of C-Block

One of the townhouses in D-Block is now fully furnished and provides a cool retreat from the heat and dust of the building site.   

Townhouse

Master Bedroom

Second Bedroom

 

First client takes possession of property at The Grove Spa Resort

David Pepper was the first client to take delivery of his apartment on 15th September 2010. David is pictured here in the kitchen of his penthouse in Block A receiving the keys from Joanne Patterson from InvestinCyprus.com Developers Customer Services. David inspected the apartment, transferred his utility accounts and installed all his furniture and window coverings in a jam-packed short trip to the island. He will return in October for a holiday with his family in his new property.

David Pepper receives the keys to his penthouse in Block A from Joanne Patterson

My Latest Visit To The Grove Spa Resort Site - Dominic Farrell

I was in Cyprus last week where the temperatures were 30C with clear skies on most days. I went to the Grove Spa Resort site meeting and found the progress made by GCC to be excellent. The scheme is now beginning to take shape as evidenced by the pictures below.

Also, our decision to purchase the addtional plot of land at Christmas 2008 next to D Block has been fully justified and rewarded as the layout looks fantastic.

Regards

Dominic Farrell

Latest Construction Site Photos - 14 April 2009

The Grove Spa Resort, Mazotos, Latest News

The latest news from the Construction site is:

• The concrete slab has been laid down for B Block
• The footings for the lift shafts have been excavated
• The reinforced steel has arrived ready to be used
• The footings for the spa hydro therapy pool is also being dug

The Grove Spa Resort, Cyprus - Latest Construction Update 12th March 2009

We've had a delay to the construction due to the severe weather in Cyprus, with torrential rain for the past 4 weeks or so and subsequent "wash-out" on site.

However, taking a strategic view of events the rain has been fantastic for the dams and gardens and has been a very postive event for the island as a whole. GCC are back on site and laying the membrane today in preparation for the slab.

I was in Cyprus last week for the monthly on-site "Progress Meeting" which is led by our architect, Constantinos. I was very impressed with the conduct of the meeting and the clear level of expertise we have in the team of consultants and main contractor.

Thanks for the very postive comments we have recieved about the value of this construction blog - much appreciated.

Please find some update photos taken on the site today:

Best wishes

Dominic Farrell

Construction Meeting Today And Appointment Of Sub-Contractors

GCC has been quick off the mark since their appointment as the prime contractor for the main construction of The Grove Spa Resort.

Earlier this week the management team were on site with the topographers and today the sub-contractors will be appointed at a meeting in Larnaca.

PRESS RELEASE: Appointment Of General Constructions Company Ltd (GCC) As Prime Contractor For The Grove Spa Resort, Cyprus

PRESS RELEASE The Grove Spa Resort, Cyprus – Appointment of General Constructions Company Ltd (GCC) as Prime Contractor.

InvestinCyprus.com Developers has appointed the General Constructions Company (GCC) as the prime contractor for its landmark 5 Star mixed-use scheme, The Grove Spa Resort in Mazotos, Cyprus.

GCC was founded in 1947 and is one of the leading construction companies in Cyprus with its head office in Nicosia.

GCC has constructed many prestigious projects in Cyprus, including: The Annabelle 5 Star Hotel in Paphos, Ayia Napa Water Park, IKEA, and The Embassy of The People’s Republic of China to name a few.

The company has also undertaken large projects for the Cyprus government and UK Ministry of Defence.

Further, the company has successfully operated in Saudi Arabia for over 30 years and is now establishing a strong presence in Bahrain.

The motto of GCC is “Quality First” and the company this week celebrates its 62nd year of delivering quality construction projects.

Commenting on the appointment of GCC, Stephanie Fairhurst, Managing Director of InvestinCyprus.com Developers said,

“ The appointment of GCC as our main contractor shows our commitment to delivering a top quality resort by employing only the very best professionals for this outstanding project. GCC has a strong reputation for excellence and professionalism and we are delighted to be working together.”

Phase 1 of the build of The Grove Spa Resort was completed at Christmas before the purchase of an additional plot of land to add further facilities to the scheme.

The revised plans have now been approved by the authorities and Phase 2 of the construction begins this week.

InvestinCyprus.com Developers Director Dominic Farrell says:

“We couldn’t refuse the opportunity to purchase an additional plot of land adjacent to the scheme and buyers have been extremely pleased with the extra value the enhanced facilities have provided.”

Mr Farrell continues, “Testament to the appeal of The Grove Spa Resort is that, even in the present climate, we still have strong interest from buyers and continue to make sales, despite having sold 80% of the scheme before we started construction.”

Notes for Editors:

The Grove Spa Resort in Mazotos, Cyprus is a 5 star mixed-use scheme due for completion in 2010.

In addition to 128 residential units, there is a restaurant, supermarket, on-site rental and resale office, concierge service, health spa, gymnasium, dance studio, hydrotherapy pool, 3 outdoor pools, tennis court, sports TV room, children’s play area and secure underground parking and storage units.

There has been worldwide interest in this project with buyers from UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Poland, Malaysia, Dubai, Bahrain, Sweden, Italy, India, South Africa, Singapore and Azerbaijan.

For further information and interviews please contact Dominic Farrell on +44 (0) 151 244 5432