fter two years of speculation, plans to build a riverfront development in Plattsmouth are closer to becoming reality.

With a blessing from FEMA, the Plattsmouth City Council unanimously approved rezoning, preliminary and final plans for the first phase of Castaway Pointe in April. This phase includes ten $500,000 to $800,000 luxury homes that will be built on half-acre waterfront lots. At least five of these lots have already been sold for $150,000 each.

Additional plans for the subdivision include dockside villas, log cabin cottages and condominiums. These will range in cost from $140,000 to $425,000. A foundation was poured two weeks ago

	Castaway Pointe at river MM691

for the first Villa and a 1521 sq. ft. Bungalow is currently under construction. The 30 planned Bungalows will be built either on the river or overlooking the tropical themed swimming pool.

Besides housing, the development will include a 150 boat slip marina. The marina, which was initially dug out by former owner of the property Mark Morehead, will be expanded and made deeper to accommodate the ever-changing water levels of the river. A gas dock and convenience store will be located within the marina. The first slips should be in the water by mid-July.

Castaway Pointe will be a sponsor of this year's Missouri River (Aquapalooza) Poker Run and will be managing the stop at Dodge Park marina. Participants will receive a Castaway Pointe Cup at this stop and can bring it to Castaway Pointe on July 19th for a free Watermelon Cocktail. This will be the publics first opportunity to see this exclusive Residential Marina Development first hand.

Future plans call for commercial buildings, a boat sales and service company and a sit-down restaurant and bar.

For more information, visit their website at:  www.castawaypointe.com