Most will not appreciate the millions of dollars already in the ground, 275 piles. Now we are getting close to completing piles caps. This is why everyone rushes when we start to go up from ground floor but they will pay the premium for it. This gives confidence no turning back. Each floor will see […]
In September 2025, the silence on-site was replaced by the sound of heavy machinery. We officially began construction on The Carnelian. We are thrilled to announce that as of January 2026, we have successfully completed 275 piles. We are now moving into the pile cap stage, creating the reinforced concrete “boots” that will support the […]
Patience has its rewards. By March 2025, the landscape had transformed. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road was now a visible reality from Eko Atlantic to the Blue Water Okunde Tourism Zone. More importantly, the Great Wall of Lagos (Eko Atlantic’s sea wall) was extended, providing the permanent protection our site needed. With the land sandfilled and […]
By the end of 2023, a new variable entered the equation: the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. As the government began this monumental infrastructure project, all construction in the zone was paused to determine the necessary setbacks. While delays are often seen as setbacks, we saw this as a value-add. Being positioned along the most significant coastal […]
Every great project faces a “darkest hour.” In April 2023, massive ocean surges—exacerbated by the dredging and wall expansions at Eko Atlantic—breached our defenses. The sight was sobering: sheet piles destroyed and 80% of the land submerged. Construction came to a halt. While many would have walked away, the team at The Carnelian stayed. We […]
In late 2022, we took our first major step in securing the future of The Carnelian. Knowing the power of the Atlantic, we invested heavily in shoreline protection, deploying a combination of heavy-duty sheet piles and rock boulders. This wasn’t just construction; it was a statement. We were committed to reclaiming the coastline and creating […]
We now have the tender drawings (architectural, structural, Mechanical & Electrical)
The squatter settlements have been successfully evacuated from the site premise. We are now set to commence Fencing shear walls and complete site hoarding. Branding has commenced off-site. Approval Documentation The Lagos state physical planning authority has confirmed our drawings to be satisfactory. However, given the magnitude of the development and being a waterfront development, […]
LASSPA initially wanted to approve ten floors, but with the help of the planning approval consultant, they have agreed on 19 floors based on the recommendations which we have added to our drawings. The reason a lot of people start without approval is they hope they will get the floors they want later through negotiation. […]
The commissioner for the Ministry of Water Front and Infrastructure has accepted our drawings this week, while the ministry will need the finalized drawings based on their feedback.