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well their road still sucks.

Roads are not rocket science, (except here in Belize). Even if they are somewhat temporary. Just takes a few bucks. The problem is two fold. One, they need to use rock instead of mud or coral powder on the top. Two, they need to lay a heavy mesh layer down under the rock so it doesn't just sink down into the muck from gravity, liquefaction, and vibration. Then the roads would last a very long time without much maintenance. But does cost upfront of course. Savings are down the road so to speak.

Bulk river rock, bulk mesh, prepare the underside same as usual, Put drainage tubing where needed to stop pooling, add top layers. I believe rock is around the same as river sand anyway. Hmmmm, maybe someone with $$$ AND Vision could make the mesh from recycled plastics? Not me. I just think about stuff.

= $1million(bz)/mile.

I understand the road is going to be cobble stoned soon. It can't be done as long as the heavy equipment is needed, but soon (not sure how soon, tho) the development should be at a state that the heavy equip is not as active there.
Let me ask, however. Yes, the road in front of RV is really bad, but it is really bad all the way north, and south, once you get past the pavers. Why it is that RV is the only one who is beat up over this? "The Cloisters" use the same road, and it is never mentioned that Bob has a crappy road. The same with Bermuda Beach. Everyone should JOINTLY try to remedy this, not just one developer. Everyone who uses the road has some responsibility, either to pitch in and help, or be quiet. If you can't help with it, then don't complain...use the beach...ride a bike or walk. Reef Village has a huge responsibility in this, but they aren't the only ones. What will everyone complain about once the road from the bridge to the end of Reef Village is paved, and the rest of the road isn't? They will be flying down the good road, because they have to go so slow down the crappy road. I know this is an issue that needs to be addressed, but let's address everyone who has a hand in it.

Sun & Sand, in defense of Bob & Chris, they do not use the road for their projects at all. Their projects are on the sea side of the road. Nor do either one of them have the equipment that the RV developer has to grate the road every once and a while. That's all it would take. That stretch of road has been compressed so much because of the heavy equipment that there is absolutely no place for the rain water to go.

I agree with you, on the aspect of the heavy equip. use damaging the road. But, Bob and Chris DO use the road, for deliveries of materials, their carts in and out, so it isn't that they don't use the road at all. They don't use it as much as RV, and it's understood that Jeff has the biggest share of the burden. But, even before the RV develop. began, the road sucked. I don't see it much worse now than before, except when it rains and the standing water is an issue. But, it's an issue everywhere the roads are unpaved.
I guess my gripe is that even tho Jeff has the equipment to do it, it's not going to get done correctly before the project is nearing completion. His plan is to put a lot of money and effort into it then, so it will be complementary to the development. Until then, everyone who so desperately wants it done could help, either with fuel expenses, time to help assist with the digging for drainage, encouragement or anything to expedite the issue. I think so many people see Jeff as $$bags, and instead of offering help, they are just demanding that HE do it, and do it now, and do it the way THEY want it done. I can assure you, once the project is completed, the roads will be fixed, paved, and taken care of routinely. But, before then, it is everyone's job to help take care of it. If there is extra gravel or sand from a project, put in in a pothole. If you have something that can be used as a filler, fill a hole. Yes, it's a temporary fix, but that's all that will be done until it's feasible to do it the right way. I think if a group effort is in force, the animosity and griping would come to a halt.
I just wish the griping would stop. If you really want it done, take it to the Mayoress and ask her for assistance. She and Mr. Pierce have an agreement, and if anyone can get it done, it would be Ms. Elsa. The whining on this board is getting very old. This is not the arena to get the action started, but is a great way to start bad feelings growing.

Well said.....everything takes time, but who's counting! Wish you were here...stopped raining several days ago and we've had nothing but "Sun & Sand" !

Well said.....everything takes time, but who's counting! Wish you were here...stopped raining several days ago and we've had nothing but "Sun & Sand" !

In case people don't realize this, the entire area is Reef Village. The Cloisters and Bermuda Landings are in Reef Village.

So when folks talk about the bad road at Reef Village, they are not necessarily singling out Reef Village Resort.

75% of the Reef Village is at or below sea level. That is why there is not drainage. Years ago, way before "Reef Village" the area where the road is now was under water. Unfortunately some serious money will need to be spend on the road to improve it. When the road is raised to prevent the sea/lagoon & rain from constantly flooding the highly trafficed areas steps will need to be taken to ensure that the water doesn't then flood the hotel and condo properties.