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CSI papers 1
Grace Bay Revisited, Providenciales
Clyde B. Robinson, Department of Planning,
Michelle Fulford, Department of Environment & Coastal
Resources,
Turks & Caicos Islands
Abstract
The impacts of tourism in Grace Bay, Providenciales, is discussed. Physical development and local plans have targeted this bay for tourism development. There are four major hotels and several smaller ones, most were completed before environmental impact assessments were mandated for such major projects. Development has taken place in the shoreline reserve (60 feet back from the high water mark) and dunes have been destabilised. The number of beach accesses has decreased, nearshore waters have become contaminated with sewage and liquid wastes and coral reefs are under threat. Several planning and institutional strengthening recommendations are proposed to mitigate these impacts.
