The coastal city of Hervey Bay, a three-and-a-half hour drive north of Brisbane, is known for being a popular retirement location, whose residents enjoy a slower pace of life. But that could all change if plans for a $400 million, 21-storey resort are approved.
The coastal Queensland city of Hervey Bay, a three-and-a-half hour drive north of Brisbane, is known for its relaxed lifestyle and is popular among whale watchers, retirees and locals who enjoy a slower pace of life.
"That does open an opportunity for the next development to come and say, 'Hey, they got 20 storeys, we would like 20 storeys as well," Dr Stevens said.The five-star resort proposed for the Hervey Bay esplanade would be the largest hotel between Cairns and Brisbane, according to its prospective owner Sheraton Hotel and Resorts.
Dr Stevens said the proposed luxury development could be a "good news story for Hervey Bay" – with conditions. "No is not an answer … 'yes, but how do we make sure it reflects community values?' is the way forward."The waters off Hervey Bay are a playground for humpback whales travelling north on their annual migration, putting the region on the map as the world's first world heritage whale site.
"Marriott Group, owners of the Sheraton brand, have more than 200 million subscribed members worldwide that frequent their resorts and have a minimum set of expectations for amenity offerings," Mr Cuda said.Advocates for Hervey Bay's marine life do not oppose new building developments in their home town, as long as they keep below the tree line.
"If they get put off enough times, they'll dump their eggs at sea. So, light can decrease the laying rate."Mr Bradley said numbers had plummeted since the 1970s when they first started documenting them.
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