Rydges Hotel at Gold Coast Airport set for take-off
The proposed development of a new hotel and conference facility in the Gold Coast’s airport terminal precinct has been approved by the Federal Government.
The development plans include a $50 million Rydges-branded hotel which will feature 192 rooms and suites, rooftop bar and conferencing facilities.
Michael McCormack, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, says the development will increase business in and around the Gold Coast Airport precinct.
“Our approval of the Queensland Airports Limited plans shows the Government’s commitment to supporting developments which will strengthen our economy and generate investment and jobs both during construction and into the future,” he said.
Queensland Airports Limited CEO Chris Mills says the project represents an important milestone in the development of the Gold Coast Airport precinct.
“The hotel and its integrated conference facilities will provide major improvements in terms of convenience and amenity for visitors and locals, particularly those who need to catch early morning flights,” he said.
“An airport hotel is something that has been missing at Gold Coast Airport and now that we have the approval, we can move ahead with another important part of our development plan designed to further activate the precinct and accommodate growth.”
“This exciting project is part of a broader property strategy for the Gold Coast Airport site, and associated landholdings, focused on further stimulating commercial activity within the precinct and accommodating the growth we expect will result over the next few years.”
Sheridan Randall, 26th September 2018
