The Tasmanian Government has declared the Kangaroo Bay Hotel a Major Project under the Government's landmark major projects legislation.
The $65 million, 155-room hotel development is anticipated to create 100 full-time equivalent jobs in the construction phase, and up to 443 full-time equivalent positions once the hotel is operational, as demonstrated in the Major Project Proposal.
Minister for Housing and Planning, Felix Ellis, said our Government introduced the Major Projects pathway to balance certainty for proponents and transparency for the community.
"After consideration of the Major Project Proposal, and on advice from the State Planning Office, I am of the opinion that the project has the necessary attributes to be declared a Major Project," Minister Ellis said.
"Developments like the Kangaroo Bay Hotel are driving forces for economic growth, job creation, and progress.
"The Proposal sets out that 100 full-time equivalent jobs will be created for the Hotel's construction alone, adding to the continued pipeline of work for our tradies, including our next generation of apprentices who will have more opportunities to learn their craft on site.
"This development will have a direct impact on the region's economy, with forecast visitor expenditure growth of $500 million over 10 years.
"Through our Government's 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, we're supporting local jobs and driving investment by backing in developments that benefit our communities."
Now that it has been declared a Major Project, the Kangaroo Bay Hotel proposal will be assessed by an independent expert panel, appointed by the Tasmanian Planning Commission, along with relevant statutory regulators.
The independent panel will develop draft assessment criteria for public exhibition. The community will have multiple opportunities to have their say on the project over the course of its assessment.
The hotel will feature indoor and outdoor bar and dining, a premium specialty restaurant, 1000m2 of meeting spaces, landscaped foreshore open space, a public boardwalk, and a space for capacity for up to 120 vendors and guests for outdoor events.
