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LOCAL Monday 25 april 2022

Project presentation;

Baby Beach y Rodgers Beach

ORANJESTAD – the Minister of Tourism and Public Health,
Mr. Dangui Oduber, gave a presentation to the stake-
holders, including the San Nicolas Business Association,
about their plans for the second phase of the Baby Beach
project and the Rodgers Beach project, namely the Seroe
Colorado Masterplan.

These projects will enhance the entire area surrounding
these two frequently visited beaches while maintaining
the nature in the area. It will make the enhancement
project a sustainable project well within the limits of the
ROPV law. The Aruba Tourism Authority, Tourism Product
Enhancement Fund, and the Government will finance this
master plan.

The first phase of the Baby Beach project was completed
last year, and the second phase will start next. Phase 2
of the Baby Beach projects will finalize this year. The pub-
lic tender of this project will take place soon. In phase 2,
they will move the turtle wall further away from the water,
making the beach wider with white sand.

Another project that will be ready in May is the recon-
struction of the staircase leading to the Rodgers Beach.

The Rodgers Beach will have a completely new parking
area, similar to the one near the Baby Beach. These ar-
eas will get new facilities where the beachgoers can buy
food and beverages and public restrooms. There will also
be new facilities to practice beach sports such as beach
tennis and beach volleyball.

The Minister installed a tourism infrastructure project com-
mission led by the Ministry of Tourism. This commission will
work closely with the DIP and DOW to implement the
beach policy. This sustainable development for the area
includes new palm trees for shade and will only have lim-
ited palapa construction.q