PROPOSED PLANS
1. MUSEUM & LOGO SHOP
The museum will focus on life of the people over the hill since
the Emancipation of Slavery in 1834. Qualified and experience people will be
hired to put together a detailed and complete presentation. There will be a
separate area to focus on the Coconut Grove Festival and Jumbay Village. The
presentation will include photos, videos and displays. There will also be an
Achieve area open to the public to do research.
The exit will be through the Logo Shop. The shop will sell
everything that you can put a logo on. This include hats, shirts, bags, key
chain, water bottles etc.
2. CULTURE ICON PARK
This area will be dedicated to culture warriors who passed away
in all genres of culture. This include singers, dancers, actors, poets, story
tellers and business people. Each icon will have a huge plaque with an engrave
facial image and a description of their bio and contribution.
An attempt will be made to remove the two statutes from the
National Insurance Building and put in this location. The statues are the only
remaining pieces from the original Jumbey Village which also had a culture
park.
3. MULTI-MEDIA THEATER
This will be the heart of the property. It will be the main draw
for tourist to the property. Tickets will be sold on the cruise ships and tour
buses will bring tourist directly to the property.
The first 30 minutes will show a documentary on the entire
history of The Bahamas from the Arawaks to Independence. The next 30 minutes
will be a live show that will mimic the night club era. It will be done in
a Broadway setting with lights, sound and special effects. There will be
singing, dancing, drama, fire dancing and limbo. There will be audience
participation at different stages of the production.
It will end with an extended display of Junkanoo that will spill
out into the audience. The parade will then circle the property with the
audience following and participating.
4. SOUVENIR and GIFT SHOPS
There will be a number of small shops that sell various items
that cater to tourist and locals. These will include swim wear, toiletries, sun
glasses etc.
5. ARTS & CRAFT MARKET
This area will be reserved for people who make things with their
hands. This include wood carvers, painter etc.
6.
FISH FRY & FOOD COURT
This will be the largest area
of the
property with food stalls. There will be a large open food court area
with tables and benches.
7.
FARMERS MARKET
This area will be for
professional and back yard farmers. There will also be spots for the
traditional fruit and vegetable vendors.
8. FISH MARKET
This area will be for locals to purchase fresh fish.
9. FLEA MARKET
Every
Saturday, temporary tents will be set up similar to R. M. Bailey park. This
area will be for weekend warriors who produce things as a hobby.
10. STRAW MARKET
This area will be reserved for traditional straw vendors. Only
original products will be sold.
11.
FOUNTAIN WATER SHOW
Every hour on the hour, there will be a water dancing show on
the pond for five minutes. There will be a medely of up beat Bahamian
songs played in the background.
12.
RECREATION AREA
This area will be close to
the lake and will be designed for persons to enjoy the view. It will also
connect with the food court.
13.
SECURITY & SURVEILLANCE
There will be 24 hour
surveillance of the entire property. There will also be security on foot, bicycles, segways and
golf carts. There will also be emergency phones placed in strategic
positions throughout the property for vendors and employees to call
security. If permitted we will also purchase a mobile containerized police
station.
14.
PARKING
Ample parking will be on
Baillou Hill Road and the Sports Center.
15. STAGE & GREEN AREA
There will be a large outdoor stage with dressing rooms for
drama and concerts. There will be a large grass area that can hold around 1,000
people. A customized tent with proper ventilation will be designed to cover the
entire area for indoor events.
16.
ADMINISTRATION
There will be qualified and
competent management of the entire property to ensure a clean, safe and professional environment.
17.
AMMENITIES
There will be adequate
restrooms, walkways, lighting, ATM machines and other facilities. At the
entrance will be a life size bronze statute of Mr. Edmund Moxey.
For more information go to: www.bahamasorange.com
