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"...controlled dev. is best for all..." ??!! Careful there.

A little background on the bridge:

http://sanpedrosun.net/old/02-022.html

http://sanpedrosun.net/old/02-231.html

http://sanpedrosun.net/old/02-081.html

http://sanpedrosun.net/old/04-111.html

http://sanpedrosun.net/old/05-053.html

Tried posting this once before but it disappeared?

BLACKDOR CAYE= LEONARDO DICARPRIO. It is not a rumor, pure truth since June. For more info:

http://www.cdnn.info/news/travel/t050629.html
http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/2005/07/11/buys.shtml

Yes, it is true, but was written off for a long time as only a rumor.
Who wants to right off the Tiger Woods rumor, maybe the 300 room resort, on Ambergris Caye chat, is him, and fellow investors.
Someone mentioned a association for north , would like to get involved, as I am a property owner in the north. I would like to put in my 2 cents worth concerning the road.
Thanks

I was not aware, that any of us ,who have bought land up north,have paid any amounts towards road bldg,what road?Im not aware of gas prices in belize,perhaps a gas tax to build roads like here in the states.you say you would rather pay a toll every time you crossed the bridge,that could add up over time.when I said future sales should pay for the roads I meant the sellers pay.They are making good returns on their sales and should be made to pay for access to these properties.

Tax the gas more? You're kidding right? We pay $4.50US per gallon already.

Where I came from the buyers had to pay surcharges in any new development. Those funds (supposedly) went towards any new services that were required to support the development (schools, snow clearing, garbage removal...).

Pave the roads down south first (except Front Street), it'll be of much more benefit to the community and tourism as a whole. Keep the water taxis in business up north, it's been part of the experience for 25+ years, another 25 won't hurt!

In my neck of the woods, any new development must upfront "Impact fees" to cover those types of line items mentioned above.

Obviously these get passed down to the buyers in their lot/home prices, but at least the infrastructure is addressed FIRST. The developers also must put in the roads(s) built to town specs because what usually happened was that once the subdiv was sold out, the residents petitioned the town to take over the roads & maintain them, only to find out all too often they were too narrow for fire & ambulance vehicle access, so guess who footed the bill?

Boricua, You may not be aware that some of the owners up north have paid for the road being "punched" and grated just north of Journey's End northward, but it is true nonetheless. The main reason we paid Casey to do this was to keep the golf carts off of the beach because they were destroying it. You could not stroll the beach without being ran over by golf carts. It was not done because we want the traffic, but, as I said, to divert it off of the beach. Even at best, it is not a pleasant way to get to town, IMHO. A nice, quick, cool and breezy boat ride to town is much preferable to me than a hot, mosquito infested, bumpy, dusty, and long ride on a golf cart. But that's just me. I'm with Simon, keep the water taxis in business. The very LAST thing I want to see driving past our house is a car or truck. Part of the charm is not being accessible by car. It's all about choice. For now, Ambergris can give you that choice. How great is that?

Kathy

Time to put Roads North back on the top list.
I am still for it, and will do my part to see this happen. Good for Caye, and all, either visitors, full time residences.
The taxi service will still enjoy a increase in traffic, as we grow.