Marcel Development has started construction for the Marcel Contraband Pointe! As indicated in their brochure, this project "delivers an update on the suburban mixed-use development model, one that integrates creative lifestyle amenities and a fresh take on the community retail experience. Marcel Contraband Pointe includes five restaurant and retail sites, as well as one of the only waterside restaurants in Lake Charles, and a dedicated building space to house an APEX Executive Suites, a flexible community co-working facility."

With five hotels to the immediate East of the 12-acre development and a conservative single occupancy projection, over 450 prospective customers can conveniently walk to the retail shops, restaurants, and offices planned for this new center which will also offer multi-family housing. Guests in the hotels on the North side of W Prien Lake Road and other nearby hotels will certainly be drawn to what this development is going to offer as well.  This development plus the promise of the Nelson Road Extension Bridge provides more reason to check out the waterfront and commercial parcels that remain in Contraband Pointe. 

Of course, they will have plenty of company from local residents who are expected to flock to Shucks to satisfy their longing for a quality waterfront restaurant. Finally, a place to enjoy Louisiana seafood overlooking a beautiful Louisiana Bayou setting! Whether visiting by car or boat, Shucks is destined to become a "must" culinary destination.