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Flame Sako Resort working on a master plan
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Posted on Apr 13 2009
Department of Public Lands Secretary John Del Rosario says he is hopeful construction on the multimillion dollar Flame Sako Resort and Spa will begin by the end of the year.
Officials from the resort are currently working on the master plan.
“That master plan will be used to determine where the main facility will be and other facilities and other components of the project. And it will also be used for purposes of landscaping, which is going to cost close to a million dollars,” Del Rosario said.
Once the master plan is complete—which he anticipates will be in the next couple months—a hearing with the Coastal Resources Management Office will be conducted.
“Once CRM signs off, it’s go,” the official said.
Last month, the hotel broke ground on the $60 million to $80 million facility.
At the ceremony, Gov. Benigno R. Fitial urged all permitting and regulatory agencies to expedite the processing of permits to complete the project.
“This project’s success affects our Commonwealth’s overall economic progress and the livelihoods of our local residents. This project will create jobs, attract tourists, bring more revenue into our economy, and provide more funding for government operations,” Fitial added.
Flame Sako Resort and Spa is planned as a “six-star” hotel with 357 rooms in As Matuis.
Del Rosario said the project also includes a large water park, and a convention center that can accommodate 500 people.
The Legislature approved on Feb. 4 Flame Sako’s land lease agreement with the Department of Public Lands.
