12-storey Lustro hotel and apartment complex approved for Adelphi Tce in Glenelg North overlooking Patawalonga

A CONTENTIOUS 12-storey hotel and apartment complex overlooking Glenelg’s Patawalonga has got the nod. We look at the steps to its approval.

An artist’s impression of the hotel development planned for Adelphi Tce, Glenelg North.

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A 12-STOREY apartment complex and five-star hotel in Glenelg North has been given the nod.

Planning Minister John Rau today approved the $110 million redevelopment of the two-storey Comfort Inn on Adelphi Tce.

The complex overlooking the Patawalonga is set to become the largest development in the Glenelg area since Holdfast Shores in 2006.

The proposal includes 146 hotel rooms, a conference centre, 60 apartments, a cafe and shops.

The project is expected to create 1050 jobs: 518 in construction and potentially another 532 indirect jobs.

An artist’s impression of the 12-storey hotel complex.

Mr Rau said it would be a boost to the local area.

“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,” he said.

Major development status

THE development proposed by Bruno Marveggio gained major development status in September, giving responsibility for approval to the minister, and meaning it can’t be appealed.

Objections

Sixteen neighbours objected to the development, mainly because of concerns about overshadowing.

Holdfast Bay Council objected on similar grounds, as well as concerns about the development drawing business away from other hotels and motels.

A bird’s eye view from Adelphi Tce, near where the proposed hotel is to be built on the site of the old Comfort Inn.

Mayor Stephen Patterson has said he’s not convinced there is a need for so much new accommodation in the Bay.

“One of the key things (the) council is pushing for is, if we have these big buildings, they’re designed well so they stand the test of time,” Mr Patterson said.

Resident David Zubrinich said the development behind his house would block out sunlight to his backyard, create overlooking issues and generate traffic congestion.

“There’s absolutely nothing I like about this development at all,” Mr Zubrinich said.

An artist impression of the 12-storey hotel complex planned for Adelphi Tce.

The proposal

THE only concession made by the developer in its responses to representations has been to offer to replace turf with artificial grass at the Holdfast Ring Bowl Club, which is directly east of the development, on Queen St.

It will be in shade after 3pm every day.

Club secretary Geoff Patching said bowling on artificial turf would not be the same.

“But I don’t think we’ve got any other option, really,” Mr Patching said.

The Comfort Inn would be demolished in the first stage of construction, scheduled to be finished by the end of 2018.

Bruno Marveggio is behind the big new development. Picture: Dave Cronin

Online advertising has begun for the apartments, under the name Lustro, although the website does not say how much each would cost.

Mr Rau approved a plan in May to rezone the southern part of Adelphi Tce, as well as other parts of Glenelg, for buildings up to 12-storeys high.

The area to the north and east is zoned for up to five storeys, although it mostly comprises one and two-storey homes.