Concerning the differences between GBE and Sugar Caye, for those that might be interested, I see no way that a standard septic system can be installed on any lot in Sugar Caye and building permits should not be issued unless an acceptable sewage system is possible. There is not enough "dry land" to allow the effluent to percolate into the ground water system without polluting it and the surrounding waters and of course the lots themselves. The only solution is a proper sewer system tied into our existing system. Without that the only type of system that would work would be a composting toilet or incinerating toilet.

In the early '90's I built a small single family home way down south near the South Beach area and the DOE and Housing and Planning would not allow me to build unless I installed a composting toilet. Cholera and Typhoid are real possibilities when you do not have proper sewage disposal..

Sugar Caye is marginally better than San Mateo as the lots are not underwater and there are roadways. The standard soak-away requires 2 feet of soil below the last layer of rocks and gravel. Those conditions do not exist in San Mateo or Sugar Caye or parts of GBE. Town board has copies of Typical Septic System supplied by Central Planning and approved by Health. If I am wrong I would love to be corrected.

Folks need to check these things out before they buy a lot to build their dream or vacation home. They may end up living in conditions not expected. Our regulations are currently being ignored and consumers are not getting the protection that good regs should provide.

This should be first on our area reps list but he does not understand the significance of what is going on or does not care considering his stand on these "compensations" and lack of action on San Mateo.

Buyer Beware, deal with a reputable agent and dont get directly involved with those selling developments as you have no protection against misrepresentations while a competent realtor has a reputation to protect.