Emerald Bay, the name is philosophical derived from the origin of the development site.

The development site is a greenfield site, uninhabited, natural, plush, beautiful terrain shrouded in a green carpet of tropical trees and shrubs, like an immense emerald carpet with shades of green and bright green. It bears no traces of human occupation, except the sound of the sea, the whisper of the breezes, and the beauty of nature radiating a positive flow of energy…..just as an emerald crystal resonating positive vibrations. Like an emerald the future city will shine its existence through beautiful architecture and environment consciousness… it shall glow like a gem in the pacific

Emerald Bay is nicely tucked away in the pinnacle of Laucala Bay, ideally positioned on the waters edge protected by the endless expense of lush green emerald carpet of mangrove and marine land formation on the right and on the left, the endless foreshore meandering all the way to downtown City of Suva.

As an overview, the development is a unique blend of land-use that encompasses primarily, private and holiday residences, hotels and resorts, civic spaces and a wide variety of ancillary facilities, and once fully realised, would lead to a sustainable hub.

The subject Site consist of two main parcels of land, Bala Estate and the Crown land. Bala Estate is a freehold agricultural land of over approx.553,480sqm. It is located off the coast of Laucala Bay in the capital city of Suva. The proposed location is close to the main city centre and business hub.

Bala Estate is a plush virgin land. The land is flat in topography. The land has never been developed. It is vacant and left to nature to regenerate. The property is surrounded by government owned crown land adjacent to the sea.

The surrounding crown land of an approximated area of 1,511,780sqm, is included in this proposed scheme, thereby extending the development to the water’s edge. The crown land is vacant, bush and mangrove land, flat in topography.

The Fiji Government through the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources Department has granted foreshore development lease of the crown land to NAP Development Fiji (Limited) for a total area of approx. 151.5 ha which is approximately 374 acres including an adjacent island to the south.

The development complies with the requirements of Integrated Resort developments size of site area requirement of a minimum of 40 hectares. The site area for the entire development is 211 hectares and the land size dedicated for the integrated resort development including the ancillary uses are 147.3 hectares, at 70%.

The development proposal shall be carried out in stages.

Both parcels of land is owned by the proponent and all approvals are in place for commencement. Ownership and approval documents shall be made available upon request.

The subject site is located in Nadawa and falls within the province of Naitasiri, Fiji Islands.

The site is water front to the south, surrounded by vacant land extending to the east and south east, and the Nadawa subdivision to the north.

The site is perfectly positioned adjoining the waterfront and centrally located between Suva and the expanding second International Airport, approx. 12km from the development and a short drive to the city.

The site is favourably located allowing the opportunity for travellers, visitors, tourists, easy and quick access to the airports and the capital Suva.

The location also presents itself as an ideal scenario for a central tourist hub in the eastern part of Viti Levu, similar to Denarau in Nadi. This hub would cater for locals, visitors and tourist accommodation, transit point, business activities, shopping, recreational, entertainment and sightseeing. It would also be a gateway for outer island tours and transport. Airport transfers offering additional means of extremely quick transport via the waterway ferry services.

The development is aimed at delivering a high standard of urban and community living. By promoting a lifestyle community designed with nature in mind, creating an idyllic living space that blends into the surrounding environment, thus the built environment and streetscape to function just as important as the other. The standards of design and construction shall be of high quality with high level techniques and finishes, consideration to energy star certified appliances, and good insulation to reduce the reliance to artificial methods. Furthermore, the development aims to explore renewable energy sources such as recycling, solar and wind to supplement energy and water usage, to promote an eco-living environment. It shall offer sustainable living with focus on happiness, health and wellbeing. A good balance of social opportunities and absolute privacy.

Fiji is one of the major economic and geographically centred countries in the The masterplan and the design guidelines demonstrate and outline the specifics to achieve these standards.

As an overview, buildings and infrastructure are sufficiently spaced to allow for green spaces. The layout and the design quality demonstrate good design. Open spaces, parks, nature reserves, tracks and boardwalks encourage bushwalks, walking and jogging. Sports fields and sporting facilities encourage sports and participation. A good balance of building structures and green spaces allow the built environment to breath thus promulgate a healthy environment. The network of tracks throughout the site shall inspire walking to driving. A good mixture of the types of uses allow for entertainment, recreation, job opportunities and social interaction. The arrangement of the placement of the types of development allows facilities to be within reach thereby reducing the need for travel or transportation.

Shopping Centre comprising of shops, retail and professional services.

Civic Centre comprising of public buildings that include auditoriums and convention centres, night markets. restaurants, bars and cafes, speciality shops and water side esplanade, Offices and business Premises. Cultural Centre includes Polynesian and Melanesian culture & lifestyle on show.

General Hospital includes specialist and high -tech operations offering procedures not available elsewhere. Seafood and organic produce farming are planned to be located within eco environment zones. Sports facilities include Sports fields, Indoor Facilities, Tennis Courts.

Open Spaces includes Parks, Children’s Playgrounds, Lakes, Water Features.

As an inclusive development Retirement Living, Retreats /Sanctuaries/ Healing and Detox Centres is being explored and discussions are underway for locations close to the general hospital precincts.

Existing native bushland and natural regeneration areas and existing mangrove cover located around. the site to provide natural separation for privacy, sound Insulation, visual appeal, space, and for recreational purposes.

The social infrastructure; the buildings and spaces that shape our urban fabric; are essential for building and sustaining strong communities

Suva being the capital and business hub of Fiji would benefit immensely by having an alternative secluded reasonably waterfront accommodation away from the urban hustle and bustle. Thus, this development aims to lure tourist to the capital and to the business travellers by offering hotel accommodation and housing types suitable for short, long term stay or permanent use.

In addition to conventional hotels and resorts, an eco-resort development is also proposed. The development scheme in line with the environmental considerations, and aligned with the Ministry of Environment requirements have retained adequate mangrove on the site. This provide an opportunity to strategically locate the eco resort amongst the mangrove areas.

To cater for the primary objective use, the proposal aims to supplement this through shopping centres, service station, police post and mix-use development in strategic locations around the site that shall include a mixture of retail, commercial, office, and residential spaces. Open green spaces such as parks and nature reserves, children’s play area, sports facilities are provided.

A substantially large open space dedicated to public and civic spaces are centrally located on the site. In addition to a mixture of retail, hospitality and community facilities provisioned, the civic space shall work as an extension of the community. It shall serve as a stage for our public lives. It is intended to be the settings where celebrations and festivals are held, where social and economic exchanges take place, where friends run into each other, and where cultures mix. They are the “front porches” of our public institutions.

The development concept in line with the opportunities befitting the location includes recreational water sports and activities. Furthermore, ferry service is proposed for transportation to Nausori Airport and to Capital Suva City hub including other travel destinations. A marina is also provided for recreational, and for visitors travelling via sea.

Complementary to the above uses, a seafood and organic produce farming facility are provisioned. Not only is this an extension to the Eco Resort development, but also to supplement the entire development as case may be. It shall provide an opportunity for a place of interest for tourist and locals.

Seafood and organic produce farming shall be facilitated through permaculture, aquaponics and hydroponics are considered as a means of recycling for organic farming of seafood and farm produce.

The Polynesian and Melanesian Cultural Centre provides another place of interest. The Melanesian and Polynesian cultural centre is ideally located on a naturally formed island.

The types of developments and unique blend of land-use proposed are intended to ultimately lead to a greater shade of self-sustainable hub.

Landscaping

Landscaping shall consist of open spaces in combination of Softfall areas, bushland and forest /native growth areas, grasslands, boardwalks and water features, canal, ponds, quays, with integrated green landscaping. Existing native bushland and natural regeneration areas and existing mangrove cover located around the site to provide natural separation for privacy, sound Insulation, visual appeal, space and for recreational purposes.

Existing vegetation and trees on the existing site shall be integrated in the proposed landscaping and replanted where possible for sustainability.

Building Design Guidelines Subject to Final Design Layout

Residential Dwellings - general land size shall be 400 - 550m 2 /plot. 9m maximum height limit. Loft storeys can be created within roof. Plot ratio of 55% of site area building footprint. 1m minimum side setbacks. 5m minimum front and 5m minimum rear setbacks. 70% of the front and rear setbacks shall be soft landscaping, and min 1 . 5m tree planting at front and rear along boundary.

Apartments 3- 4 storeys - lot sizes to be advised. 15m max height limit. 6m min setback to all boundaries. Loft storeys can be created within roof. 1.5m tree planting zone at front, sides and rear along boundary. 12m building separation between habitual spaces. Car parking rate per apartments at 0.6 space/unit for 1 bedroom, 0.9 space/unit 2, 1.5 space/unit for 3 or more bedrooms, and 1 space /5 units visitor parking, and shall be provided on site.

Apartments 4 -6 storeys - lot sizes to be advised. 20m max height limit. 6m min setback to all boundaries. Loft storeys can be created within roof. 1.5m tree planting zone at front, sides and rear along boundary. 12m building separation between habitual spaces up to 3 stories. 15m building separation between habitual spaces above 3 stories. Car parking rate per apartments at 0 . 6 space /unit for 1 bedroom, 0 .9 space /unit 2, 1.5 space /unit for 3 or more bedrooms, and 1 space / 5 units visitor parking, and shall be provided on site.

Mixed -use Developments 3 -4 storeys - lot sizes to be advised. 20m max height limit. 3m min setback to front and rear boundaries and 1.5m setback to side boundaries. Loft storeys can be created within roof. 1 . 5m tree planting zone at front, sides and rear along boundary. 12m building separation between habitual spaces up to 3 stories. 15m building separation between habitual spaces above 3 stories. Car parking rate per apartments at 0.6 space /unit for 1 bedroom, 0.9 space /unit for 2 , or more bedrooms, and 1 space /10 units visitor parking, and shall be provided on site.

Hotels Resorts 3 storeys - lot sizes within the allocated space. 16m max height limit. 30m min setback to the main road and 30m setback to the foreshore boundary. 6m side boundary setback up to 2nd storey. 10m side boundary setback up to 6 th storey. 15m side setback above 6th storey from boundaries. Loft storeys can be created within roof. Parking provided on site.

Hotel Resort buildings to integrate local culture in the landscaping and built environment, through any of the following: arts, paintings, sculptures, artefacts, and within the built form.

Hotels Tower Site - Hotels Towers (as applicable ) 30 storeys, up to 100 m. 5m min setback to front and rear boundaries. Building separation - Up to 3 storeys can be built on the side boundaries may be separated via party wall. For buildings over three storeys, it is recommended that building separation increase in proportion to building height to ensure appropriate urban form, adequate amenity and privacy for building occupants. Suggested dimensions within a development, between habitual spaces, internal courtyards and between adjoining sites are: - up to four storeys /12 metres.

- 12 metres between habitable rooms /balconies - 9 metres between habitable /balconies and non - habitable rooms- 3 metres between non -habitable rooms.

- five to eight storeys/up to 25 metres- 18 metres between habitable rooms/balconies - 13 metres between habitable rooms/balconies and non-habitable rooms- 6 metres between non-habitable rooms.

- nine to 19 storeys / over 25 metres- 24 metres between habitable rooms/balconies.

- 20 to 30 storeys and above/ over 35 metres.

Allow zero building separation in appropriate contexts, such as in urban areas between street wall building types (party walls)

Building forms to be articulated. Buildings along the street front to have a maximum 10 storeys at 6m from street front with articulated open landscaping courtyard at ground / podium level. 100m towers to be setback 40m from the street front. Corner block street front buildings shall be 20 storeys high. Building form and design shall be creative and provide an interesting appeal to the street corner.

Tower site buildings to integrate local culture in the landscaping and built environment, through any of the following: arts, paintings, sculptures, artefacts, and within the built form.

Eco Resorts - Site specific to be determined. Complex to be away from any road network and other zones and built-up area. Site boundaries to road network and other zones and built-up area shall be separated by a 20m dense vegetation of mature trees strip. Sites shall be secluded and located near water’s edge.

Villas to be 1 storey and located on the waterfront edges. Secondary accommodation shall be up to 3 storeys, adjoining the main building and limited in footprint size. It shall be located to the rear -Parking provided on site.

Eco Resort complex to integrate local culture in the landscaping and built environment, through any of the following: arts, paintings, sculptures, artefacts, and within the built form, including the use of local flora and fauna.

Shopping Centre, Service Station - site specific to be determined. 3 storeys high. Car parking may be provided as an open above ground parking or in a multi storey parking building. Generally, hardstand areas, with strategic planting strips.

Service Station - as allocated on site. Generally, hardstand areas, with strategic planting strips. Police Post - as allocated on site. Generally, 50% plot ratio with 30% hardstand area - parking etc.

Civic Centre -Comprising of open spaces, hardstand and green areas as per master plan. First row of buildings has a 10 m Hight limit. Auditorium buildings in the first row shall have a 25m Hight limit. 2 nd row of buildings is 20 m high.

Complex to integrate local culture in the landscaping and built environment, through any of the following: arts, paintings, sculptures, artefacts, and within the built form.

Create buildings where commercial objectives are balanced with cultural and public uses, leading to the enhancement of the public realm and a city’s facilities.

Marina and Ferry Port - site specific, located at the northeast end of the site. Building line 4m setback to foreshore and landscaped. Building platforms may extend to the foreshore boundary. Building surround to have min 5m landscaping side and rear boundary. Ancillary buildings such as boat maintenance shall be located elsewhere.

Polynesian and Melanesian Cultural Centre - site specific - Generally as per plans, Details to be worked out with specialist consultants.

Seafood and organic produce farming - site specific, generally as per plans, Details to be worked out with specialist consultants.

Parks / Existing Native Bushland and Natural Regeneration Areas and Existing Mangrove Areas - allocated as per plans.

Road Hierarchy and Identification of Links to Existing Road

The existing Nadawa Road determined the secondary access connection and the location of the ancillary services. The main access leading to the development is linked to Qarese Road to the west of the centre of the development.

The positioning of the main road system to act as distributer road for the successful movement of large traffic volumes. Connecting roads are the collector roads. Local street roads are the connection between two collector roads and generally designated to the housing suburbs. Access Roads are only used where it is required and should only be used to service low volumes of traffic and density.

Road and access whether through vehicular transport or by foot or cycle shall offer an array of patterned. surfaces for identification and to create interest.

Roundabouts connect crossroads at intersections and discourages high speeds.