Construction Begins at Olo Caye’s 'Mile 5' Mainland Facility
Olo Caye will open a gateway to Belize's future.
Construction begins at Olo Caye's mainland facility in Belize City.
Construction begins at Olo Caye's mainland facility in Belize City.
Initial site preparation and infrastructure work has begun this week, bringing to reality the project and its aspirations to boost Belize’s economy.
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE, September 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Olo Caye project leaders announced today that initial construction has begun at its staging site located at Mile 5 on the George Price Highway in Belize City. Phase 1 of construction at the staging site will establish the supportive infrastructure for the island formerly known as Stake Bank (Port Coral) – including employee lodging, a marina, fueling, storage facilities and more.Local residents, commuters, and businesses near the Mile 5 area can expect to see an increase in activity over the coming weeks, including the mobilization of heavy equipment, delivery of construction materials and the presence of work crews. The Olo Caye management team is working in strict accordance with local environmental and safety regulations to protect workers and the public throughout construction.
“We are pleased to be moving from the planning phase to active work at Mile 5, where we will lay a strong foundation for Olo Caye’s future,” said Piero Dibattista, President of Olo Caye. “Our immediate priority is to ensure that construction progresses efficiently with minimal disruption to our neighbors and the environment, and we look forward to sharing our full vision for Olo Caye at an official groundbreaking ceremony later this year.”
Under new leadership and a new vision, Olo Caye is expected to create approximately 5,500 jobs during construction and approximately 700 permanent positions once fully operational. As work commences, Olo Caye leadership is committed to keeping the Belizean community informed of construction milestones, traffic advisories, and upcoming local employment opportunities. Residents and media are encouraged to visit the newly launched website at www.OloCayeBelize.com for regular updates, project milestones, community initiatives and future career opportunities. Additional information will also be available on Olo Caye’s new Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Alli Cooke
LLYC
olocaye@llyc.global
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