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Forest Site

On , one of ’s most secluded, yet accessible islands, lies the Forest site – an island escape with potential for large-scale investment and tourism development. With elevated views across the warm, azure waters of the Segong channel to Luganville, Espiritu Santo’s largest town and tourist hub, and vast areas of prime land available, this property is an excellent setting for a world-class luxury resort development. INVEST IN VANUATU Forest Site

LOCATION At nearly two kilometers from the mainland Sitting on a plateau of between five and 10 and nearby international airport, the Forest site meters above sea level, the site provides a safe is a pristine and untouched area. With ample elevation from storm surges and waves. A boat land, the site could potentially host a golf or barge could be used to take visitors across course and casino. For marine enthusiasts, a the 1.6-kilometer distance from Luganville to jetty could be accommodated via the the site or ferry building materials and resort construction of a small marina. supplies. A basic crushed-coral road runs through the site and can be upgraded depend- ing on the needs of the developer. DESCRIPTION The beautiful, unspoiled environment – with a and local village tours. For devotees of wreck pristine beachfront and deep waters – offers a diving, Santo offers a rare experience. During unique opportunity to package an outstanding World War II, some 100,000 allied troops and tropical island with a marine habitat. The size support staff were stationed on the island. Sea Forest Site of land available for sale depends on the Wrecks such as the SS President Coolidge, a aspirations of the developer. There is sufficient 22,000-ton luxury liner turned troopship that land to develop an exclusive, world-class sunk just offshore, have become world- resort. The island’s existing tourism activities renowned dive sites. Divers and snorkelers include kayaking, snorkeling, and horse riding can explore ship wrecks and sites like Million and could be expanded further. Dollar Point, where thousands of tons of U.S. war surplus were dumped into the ocean, as Luganville’s close vicinity offers plenty of well as amazing coral reefs and blue holes attractions for visitors, such as onshore and joined by underground caverns. For more information, please contact: offshore game fishing, coral reef snorkeling,

Damien Hutchins SERVICES Sales and Marketing The site does not currently have mains power, water or a land line telephone. However, there is T: +678 77 51165 (Vanuatu) excellent mobile phone coverage. Groundwater could be accessed via a bore. T: +614 154 91227 (Australia) E: [email protected] LAND There is approximately 450 meters of water- the construction of a jetty and small marina. Chris Bleakley front land. A mosaic of golden white sand The site available for purchase can be from 16 Senior Investment Policy Officer beaches, rich vegetation, and beautiful blue hectares up to 140 hectares depending on the IFC Pacific water makes Forest Resort unique. A sheltered needs of the developer. Level 18, 14 Martin Place cove for deep water anchorage is available for Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T: +61 2 9235 6513 E: [email protected] TITLE There are a number of different titles that make up the site with additional titles able to be added Moses Tiro Bani or subdivided depending on the needs of investors. An application has been made to change the Principal Tourism Investment Officer zoning to tourism/commercial and a casino license has been granted for the site. Department of Tourism PMB 9099, , Vanuatu T: +678 776 4530 E: [email protected]

Raymond Vuti Manager Promotion Vanuatu Investment & Promotion Authority Vanuatu Investment Promotion Agency PMB 9011, Port Vila, Vanuatu T: +678 711 1310 Whilst all care was taken in preparing this site profile, investors are responsible for undertaking their own due E: [email protected] diligence on any specific projects.