Cayman Islands investment group Dart has officially marked the topping out of 55 Cerasee Way – Camana Bay’s future Health and Wellness Centre.
The construction tradition held on Thursday, 26 March recognised the completion of the building’s structural framework.
The purpose-built medical facility, expected to be completed in 2027, has been designed to bring together a range of specialty providers within a single, integrated environment.
In a press release on 31 March, Kristy Rivers, vice president of sales and leasing at Dart, said: “From its inception, Camana Bay was envisioned as a community built on wellness.
“Shaded pathways, walking trails, water features, lush gardens and sustainability have been integral to its design and construction at every phase.”
She said that over time there has been a growing demand for something more – wellness that is advanced and flexible
“Medical professionals are no longer simply looking for spaces that can be adaptable to their needs – they want spaces purpose-built for today, while remaining flexible enough to evolve alongside the healthcare industry and future standards of care.”
During the ceremony, health minister Katherine Ebanks-Wilks spok about the cultural roots of wellness in the Cayman Islands, as reflected in the street name Cerasee Way.
“Cerasee has long been valued across the Caribbean for its medicinal properties,” she said.
“As a child, I remember my father giving me cerasee tea for just about everything, from rashes to stomach ailments.”
Dr Binoy Chattuparambil, chief cardiac surgeon at Health City Cayman Islands, reinforced the importance of that shift toward prevention.
“Too often, we are seeing patients too late, when illnesses have already advanced and become more difficult to treat,” he said.
“The Health and Wellness Centre will provide access to integrated healthcare, replacing the fragmented system we have today.
“It is designed to be accessible, holistic and, most importantly, preventative – supporting better outcomes for the community.”
During the ceremony, attendees signed the final topping beam.
Gary Gibbs, executive vice president of development at Dart, said the signatures will form a permanent part of the structure in a lasting symbol of the collective effort behind the project.
Gibbs described the building’s design as “intentional and flexible” and “adaptable to the future needs of specialty medical service providers”.
The Health and Wellness Centre is being constructed to LEED standards, incorporating energy and water efficiency measures, along with thoughtfully selected materials that support sustainability and long-term performance, the press release said.
