A controversial 18-storey luxury resort development has been approved for Queensland’s Hervey Bay after a fiery debate at a Fraser Coast council meeting last night.
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00:00I'm here at Harvey Bay where an 18-storey luxury high-rise development has been approved.
00:08It's a controversial decision for the city that's known for its laid-back beachside lifestyle.
00:14Now people who are against the proposal say they're concerned mainly about the height
00:20and the impact to the marine life around them.
00:23Now you can see behind me that there are no high-rises above the tree line here at Harvey
00:28Bay and this proposal and this development will be three times higher than any existing
00:34building here.
00:36Those in favour of the development say it will bring jobs, it will bring young people
00:41and young professionals to live here in Harvey Bay and it will be a boost to the economy.
00:47You've now got the biggest hotel group brand in the world backing Harvey Bay.
00:53What could be better in terms of rejuvenation of the local economy here?
00:58The developer is keen to get this started as soon as possible and the council has put
01:04conditions in place to make sure it's built within 10 years.