New 5 star hotel for Glenelg
The South Australian government has given the green light for a 12 storey apartment complex and five star hotel in Glenelg North.
The $110 million redevelopment of the two-storey Comfort Inn on Adelphi Terrace will be the biggest development in Glenelg in 10 years. The last time it had anything that size was with Holdfast Shores in 2006.
The Comfort Inn would be demolished in the first stage of construction. Work is scheduled to be finished by the end of 2018.
It’s massive: 146 hotel rooms, a conference centre, 60 apartments, a cafe and shops.
The project is expected to create 1050 jobs. It is estimated that 518 of these will be in construction and then, there’s potentially another 532 indirect jobs.
SA Planning Minister John Rau said it would give Glenelg a huge boost.
“Glenelg is a good location for day trips to other regions of the state, and by providing more accommodation for visitors we can attract more people to enjoy the vibrant beachside suburb, as well as making it a gateway to other parts of our state,” Rau told the Adelaide Advertiser.
The project has attracted a number of objections. Sixteen neighbours raised objections, expressing concern about overshadowing. One of the concerned residents, David Zubrinich said the development behind his house would block out sunlight to his backyard. He said that would create overlooking issues and generate traffic congestion.
“There’s absolutely nothing I like about this development at all,” Mr Zubrinich told the Adelaide Advertiser.
Concerns about overshadowing were also raised by Holdfast Bay Council. There were additional concerns about the development drawing business away from neighbouring hotels and motels.
However, the development can’t be appealed.
The developer Bruno Marveggio gained major development status in September, giving responsibility for approval to the minister.
The developer has made one concession: he will replace turf with artificial grass at the Holdfast Ring Bowl Club, directly east of the development, on Queen St. From 3pm every day, it will be in shade.
by Leon Gettler, June 24th 2016
