Asset Management company, Seventy Ninth Group, has pledged hundreds of millions of pounds to develop the Holy Island site in Anglesey.
The company has purchased the Penrhos site on the island, with the aim of working with the local community to develop a sustainable, high-quality, family-friendly, leisure destination, that complements the natural environment and native wildlife.
The 200-acre site will include 492 premium holiday lodges, a restaurant and leisure amenities, a swimming pool, spa, gym and sports pitches (youth cricket and football) and outdoor tennis courts, which will be accessible to local residents.
The leisure resort has the potential to consistently provide millions of pounds of revenue to the local economy and is set to create hundreds of jobs – including positions in construction and hospitality. The Seventy Ninth Group says it will work closely with local businesses and individuals, as part of its commitment to regenerate the local area.
In partnership with Isle of Anglesey County Council, Holyhead Town Council and key stakeholders, the Seventy Ninth Group will ensure the project meets the high expectations of the local community – maximising local employment, creating contract opportunities and delivering sensitive project development, while protecting and promoting the Welsh language.
Extensive measures have been included in the development plans with a strong focus on responsible development, with over £1 million being pledged to local initiatives as part of the project. Local engagement sessions will also take place throughout the project’s development.
The development is currently estimated to complete in five years, with the first lodges due to be available to visitors from Summer 2025.
Anglesey Council leader Gary Pritchard said: “This is a significant potential development in terms of the local economy. The commitment to progress in a sensitive and inclusive manner is welcomed, as is the commitment to engaging with the local community. We look forward to working with the Seventy Ninth Group to develop key themes including local employment, supply chain opportunities, sustainability, and safeguarding the Welsh language.”
Jake Webster, Seventy Ninth Group managing director said: “We look forward to developing the site into a world-class holiday destination in conjunction with the local community, while ensuring we protect the environment for future generations. Our aim is to give families from the UK and visitors from all over the world a chance to experience what this fantastic area has to offer.”
Image: (from left) Dave Webster, chairman, Jake Webster, MD, and Curtis Webster, director of investment at Seventy Ninth Group
