R4 and Mazza Capital have announced plans for Yucatán Marina Club in Progreso, a coastal city in Yucatán, Mexico. Presented at a recent event, the project is a waterfront development that includes a marina, residential areas and public spaces.
According to a report by Iván Canul Ek of Diario de Yucatán, the development is set within the harbour of Yucalpetén, about 40 kilometres from Mérida, and will cover more than 55 hectares. The marina is designed to accommodate more than 250 wet berths, along with around 300 dry storage spaces.
A waterfront promenade will run through the site, connecting the marina with retail areas, public spaces and social zones. Housing will also be included, with 204 waterfront plots planned alongside apartment buildings facing the marina and lagoon.
The project also includes public features, including a park, a museum dedicated to the history of the port of Yucalpetén and open walkways.
Fernando Martínez Zurita, CEO of Mazza Capital and Yucatán Marina Club, presented the project and said that it reflects a broader vision for Progreso and Yucatán after more than three years of planning and collaboration with companies across the nautical, property and design sectors.
Julio Martínez Hernández, director of Marinas JMH, said environmental and ocean studies have been completed for the project, including soil analysis and assessments of waves, tides and currents.
Expected to be the first development of its kind in Yucatán, the project represents an estimated investment of eight billion Mexican pesos ($440 million USD), with around 2,000 jobs during construction and 4,000 permanent roles to follow.
Images courtesy of Yucatán Marina Club.
