Marriott hotel deal set for Docklands after green light from council

A MARRIOTT hotel is set to be built at Docklands after councillors last night approved a 17-storey development.

A MARRIOTT hotel is set to be built at Docklands after councillors last night approved a 17-storey development.

The project for 200 hotel rooms and 110 residential apartments on Waterfront Way will include a ground-floor restaurant.

Plans for the site were first submitted more than two years ago but were rejected by the planning minister and the decision later upheld at VCAT.

Artist impression of Marriott Hotel development in Docklands.

The curved structure will be close to the retail precinct at Harbour Town.

Council planning chairman Cr Nick Reece said the development would be a boost to the harbourside suburb.

“This will be a real drawcard and get people to Docklands,’’ Cr Reece said.

“It’s a great step forward in the evolution of Docklands, first with the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and the new Marriott to come.”

The council support will be sent to Planning Minister for final approval.

@IanRoyall