****NEWS FLASH OCTOBER 2005****

Work is progressing quite quickly, and we have now nearly completed interior sandblasting and priming of metalwork.

Introduction:

Horse Sand fort is an exciting new development of luxury apartments within a Palmerston Fort on the River Solent.

It will be a rare chance to reside offshore on one of Britains few man made islands. The apartments will be spacious and bold, offering residents the ultimate in seclusion.

A circular road forms the heart of Horse Sands, affectionately known as "The Street" where residents will be able to wander to meet other residents, or simply take in the sea air.

Horse Sands Fort has lain derelict for over 50 years, and the new owners Optima Ltd have begun a two year restoation project to bring the Fort back to its former glory.

Sustainability of the Fort has been guaranteed by choosing to develop the site into residential apartments, rather than a commercial venture such as a hotel or casino.

Optima (Cambridge) Ltd, 62 Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2YA. www.optimacambridge.co.uk