Sunshine Coast Council has finalised development approvals for a key 13-storey hotel project that will help boost the local economy through the creation of jobs and bring tourists to the region.
Construction works will start in September for the long-awaited $250 million 4.5-star property, which is set to transform a popular coastal seaside suburb.
Designed by renowned architect Cottee Parker Architects and developed by hotel developer and operator KPAT, the new hotel on the corner of Brisbane Road and First Avenue at Mooloolaba will feature 180 rooms and deliver a trendy modern experience that will be a hit with visitors and locals.
It will feature four distinctive restaurants, state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities, kids’ club, gym and spectacular rooftop pool, bar, restaurant and wedding venue with 180-degree water views.
KPAT managing director Kenneth Wagner said they were thrilled to be starting construction on the hotel in the coming weeks.
“We have been working towards this project for a number of years and between ourselves, Minor Hotels and Sunshine Coast Council we are looking forward to delivering a project of local significance for the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Wagner said.
“We hope the AVANI brand and quality of hotel products will contribute and support an already thriving holiday destination in Mooloolaba, as well as offer the community something they can enjoy and be proud of.”
Sunshine Coast Council Division 4 councillor Joe Natoli said the project would be transformational for Mooloolaba.
“In June 2020, KPAT was selected as the preferred respondent to develop this prime parcel of land,” Cr Natoli said.
“The decision was made as a result of council’s agreement in November 2018 to split the Brisbane Road car park into two parcels, one facing Smith Street and now known as ParknGo Mooloolaba Central car park, and the other facing Brisbane Road.
“This new 4.5-star hotel is a key initiative that will help revitalise Mooloolaba and help cater for the growing number of visitors to our region, as well as providing experiences for local residents.
“As with all major projects there will be adjustments, including a temporary council outdoor car park fronting Brisbane Road and First Avenue which will need to be closed.
“Council sincerely thanks motorists and the local community for their patience during this time.”
The site has been temporarily used by council as an outdoor car park but it will be closed starting on Monday, August 28.
Alternate parking options include: ParknGo Mooloolaba Central car park, offering 700 spaces and one hour of free parking (max daily rate $12.50); The Wharf car park, with 427 spaces and four-hour and unrestricted parking; and Beach Terrace car park, offering 96 spaces for two hour. Each facility includes accessible parking bays.
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