About 50 construction workers are regularly on site at the Fairmont Southampton as redevelopment at the iconic resort continues, Westend Properties said.

The hotel owner noted that the figure included management and that about 80 per cent of the employees were locals.

“We are expecting to on-board additional waves of workers in upcoming weeks as the broader construction starts on the beach club and continues at the hotel.” Westend Properties added.

The company, an affiliate of Miami-based investment firm Gencom, provided an update on the renovations to mark the new year.

It said: “Since our last official update and the groundbreaking ceremony in November, we have activated building permits for the renovations to the hotel and shipping containers filled with construction materials and equipment have been systematically arriving to the site.”

Westend added: “Construction at the work site continues, with interior demolition of the guest rooms and on-site staff dorms under way, including the removal of all furniture that will not be reused, carpeting, wall coverings, vanities and other finishes.

“This liquidation prepares these areas for the more comprehensive demolition works which will start in the coming weeks.

“As part of this undertaking, a mast climber — a piece of scaffolding equipment that is vital to the liquidation, demolition and renovation — has been installed outside the hotel’s façade.

“Lobby level liquidation will also commence shortly.”

Work on and around the beach club was expected to “ramp up” in the coming weeks.

The company said: “A new utility trench between the club and the hotel that will be used to facilitate the transfer of critical water, power, fibre and sewage to and from the club is in the process of being built.

“We’re gearing up to commence work on the new beach club in February, pending receipt of the required applicable building permit.”

Westend said that other work scheduled for the weeks ahead included placing orders for guest room furniture, plumbing fixtures, carpets and tiles.

Demolition of the hotel pool hardscape is also planned in the short term.

The company said that the exterior of the Boundary Sports Bar and Grille building would be resealed and repainted.

The Waterlot steakhouse reopened on December 4 after an extensive renovation.

Alessandro Colantonio, the Chief Investment Officer at Gencom, the managing partner of Westend Properties, said: “As this important project moves forward, every container delivered, every trash dumpster removed, and every new worker hired represents a critical step towards the reopening of the iconic Fairmont Southampton.

“Stay tuned for additional updates in the weeks and months ahead.”