A couple of days ago we broke the news that the Cactus Club was the winning bid being recommended to the Parks Board to operate their new restaurant space and concession at English Bay. It was pending approval, but now it’s official. Construction begins in September, with the opening day slated for June 2011. Check after the jump for the details…

From the press release:

At a Vancouver Parks Board meeting this evening, Cactus Club Cafe was selected through a competitive RFP process to operate a restaurant at English Bay.  The Board through a staff recommendation process found the Cactus proposal to be the best overall submission with particular emphasis on the ability of Cactus to provide a first class casual dining and take out experience at English Bay.

The restaurant location at English Bay will simultaneously wow visitors and enhance the neighbourhood for local residents.  The restaurant will be an inspirational venue for special occasions, casual gatherings and quick meals while enjoying the beach.

“Being a Vancouver based company, we are thrilled to have been selected by the Vancouver Park Board to operate a new restaurant at English Bay,” said Richard Jaffray, President and Founder of Cactus Restaurants.  “We are looking forward to developing a restaurant that encapsulates the amazing location in the heart of Vancouver and becomes a key part of the neighbourhood.”

Chef Rob Feenie will oversee the development of the menu development for this location, it will be globally inspired while featuring local and fresh ingredients such as Ocean Wise sustainable Pacific seafood and Alberta Certified Angus Beef.  Adjacent to the dining room there will be a take-out area that will offer a broad range of menu choices for guests wanting to enjoy the beach at English Bay either from the seating area or the surrounding park area.

Cactus Restaurants will work with the Vancouver Parks Board to finalize plans for the restaurant, with the goal of beginning construction after Labour Day in 2010.  The new location should be ready to open in June 2011.