Mulpha files suit against Stamford Corp

PETALING JAYA: Mulpha International Bhd has filed a suit against Stamford Corp Ltd in a bid to stop the Singapore company’s plan to convert the Sir Stamford Hotel in Sydney into a taller apartment block, according to The Australian newspaper.

The redevelopment plan will turn the Sir Stamford Hotel to a 19-storey tower, doubling its existing height and could affect the view from Mulpha’s properties.

Mulpha, through its unit Mulpha Australia Ltd, owns the InterContinental Sydney and adjoining Transport House, which is located behind the Sir Stamford Hotel.

Mulpha alleged that not only did the New State Wales Heritage Council misinterpret large sections of local planning controls, but also the City of Sydney did not forward all negative public submissions about the proposal to the Heritage Council.

According to the newspaper, planning controls call for a 35m-45m building overlooking the Botanic Gardens, with the tower set back by 10m.

Source: The Star - 27 June 14