News release
2 August 2006
Hilton hotel resource consent
The hearing on the proposal to construct a five star Hilton Hotel has adjourned four weeks after it commenced.
Almost 1000 submissions were received on the proposal, with 155 in support, 3 conditional, 2 neutral and 834 in
opposition. Of these, 51 verbal submissions were heard during the hearing.
“The location for the proposed hotel, on outer Queens Wharf, is a significant public site and throughout this process
we’ve been very aware we need to carefully consider environmental aspects such as design, visual amenity, wind, noise
and traffic effects,” said Al Cross, Acting Environmental Regulation Manager for Greater Wellington.
During the adjournment – the hearing panel of five will consider, and if necessary seek clarification on any outstanding
issues. Mr Cross says the panel’s decision could be available in a month – although the timeframe may be extended given
the wide range of complex issues around the proposal.
A copy of the Council Officer’s concluding summary to the hearing is available from Greater Wellington, Wakefield Street
Phone 384 5708.
ENDS