More information is now available on Quartz Development Group’s plans to turn the Lake Hāwea Hotel site into residential sections.

Early this week the company shared its plans to demolish the existing hotel and create a small subdivision in its place.

A new hotel will be built further along Capell Ave, Quartz Development Group managing director Matt Laming said, as part of a precinct with visitor accommodation, private residences, hospitality, retail and entertainment.

A resource consent application lodged with QLDC this week shows plans for a 20-lot development.

Sections range in size from 600m2 to 810m2 and lots 5-19 will have a consent notice restricting further development beyond a single residential unit, the application (completed by Williams & Co for Quartz Development Group) said. 

Lots 1-4, which are each 800m2 or larger, “could be subdivided further in the future”.

An aerial photo of the Lake Hāwea Hotel site, which overlooks the lake. IMAGE: QLDC

A series of retaining walls will provide level lots and maximise views and “the scale of the development will be complementary to the existing and future Hāwea township character”.

Matt presented the plans for the redevelopment of the existing hotel site and the development of the new commercial precinct to members of the public at the hotel last Sunday (September 1).

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He assured them the company would ensure “continuity of hospitality” in Lake Hāwea, while development of the projects are underway.

“Our intention is to create vibrant, social spaces and amenities for the growing population here – and if we need to we will establish temporary facilities next to the Hāwea Store and Kitchen to make sure people still have a space to eat and drink socially.”

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is currently vetting the application for the residential lots.

Further consent applications will follow for the removal of the hotel and construction of the new precinct.