The loss of employment due to the cessation of the sand extraction from the lagoons has made the ex sand extractors economically extremely vulnerable. Pointe des Lascars has 250 families, 150 of whom were directly involved with the sand extraction. Pointe des Lascars has several unique features making it particularly suitable for development as an eco-tourism village. A planning grant is awarded to hire 2 consultants to develop the project proposal, hold consultative meetings with all stakeholders, etc.