Moratorium on the Development of Residences on the Sandy Ground, Blue Hills

La pétition est adressée à
Cabinet of the Turks & Caicos Islands, the Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development and the Department of Physical Planning

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  1. Lancé 01/09/2025
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La pétition est adressée à : Cabinet of the Turks & Caicos Islands, the Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development and the Department of Physical Planning

We, the residents of Blue Hills, formally petition the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development and the Department of Physical Planning, to:

  1. Place an immediate moratorium on the approval of new accommodation construction projects (single or multi-storey residential and commercial) on the sandy ground between Bay Road and the High-Water Mark in Blue Hills, except for projects that have already received official planning permission. We further request that the Ministry and Department provide the community with a list of all projects that have received approval but have not yet commenced construction.
  2. Engage in a master planning exercise with the residents of Blue Hills and the Blue Hills Action Group, to establish a structured development framework that balances cultural preservation, community vision, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.

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Background
Blue Hills, also known as Northside, is the original settlement of Providenciales and includes High Rock, Andrew Point, and the community of Wheeland. For the purpose of this petition, Blue Hills refers specifically to the settlement that extends on the beachfront from Thompson Cove to Northwest Point, and westward to Stammers Run, Pigeon Pond, and Frenchman’s Creek.
The Blue Hills marine environment is home to approximately 7.5 miles of white sandy beach, with turquoise waters containing numerous shoals that provide habitat for a diversity of marine life, all protected by a magnificent 8.3-mile barrier reef. A defining feature of this coastline is the sandy ground between the high-water mark and Bay Road, which acts as a natural buffer against erosion and provides public access and visibility of the beach.
The Bay Road of Blue Hills, constructed by early residents, stone by stone, is recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the Turks and Caicos Islands, offering unobstructed coastal views and direct access to the beach.
 
Community Vision
The residents of Blue Hills have a clear and longstanding vision for this area:

  • Unobstructed view and access to the beach from Bay Road and surrounding residences and businesses.
  • A continuous boardwalk from Aunt Nita’s Corner in High Rock to Froggies on the Beach, and extending northward to Northwest Point.
  • Public amenities on the sandy ground, including restaurants, shops, parks, museums, and cultural attractions owned and operated by Blue Hills residents.
  • A community that supports economic growth, cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and safe public access.

It was never the vision of Blue Hills residents for the sandy ground to be used for residential developments such as single-family homes, condominiums, or multi-storey dwellings, which obstruct views, restrict public access, and contribute to environmental degradation.
 
Current Concerns
Despite this vision, residential developments are already taking place on the sandy ground:

  • Three two-storey condominium complexes have been built.
  • A fourth residential development is in preparation at Andrew Point.

These developments are of serious concern to the residents because they:

  1. Obstruct public views of the beach from Bay Road.
  2. Restrict long-standing public access to the shoreline.
  3. Contribute to beach erosion by placing large, heavy structures on fragile sandy ground.
  4. Undermine the cultural, environmental, and economic vision of the Blue Hills community.
Merci pour votre soutien, Blue Hills (Northside) Action Group , Providenciales
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Pétition lancée: 01/09/2025
Fin de la collecte: 30/11/2025
Région: Îles Turques et Caïques
Catégorie: Construction

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Blue Hills is one of the last settlements of our TCI heritage reserves on Providenciales. We want to enjoy the natural beauty of Blue Hills by being able to see our waters, build local style buildings such as Breezy Beach House, Conch shack, Froggie‘s, Snappers, Horse Eye Jack,Sailing Paradise, Jimmy D’s to name a few. Mamma and Papa style accommodations. A boardwalk waterfront with palm trees well groomed vegetation for locals and Tourist to enjoy.

The development on the beach side of the road spoils what has been an historically scenic route on the island. Parts of it remain the only place one can see the beach/ocean from a public road. Blue Hills’s Bay Road is an historic district. Let’s keep it that way!

Tci Is My 2Nd Home For Over 20 Years. Development Needs To Be Realigned To Focus On Infastructure So That The Human Profits And Financial Profits Can Be Sustainable.

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