Business News Glenview waterpark … take six (or is it seven?) By Greg Brown It all started back in 2014 with plans for a $400 million wave pool, then turned into a world class water park, extreme water sports facilities, a prestigious action sports training and development centre, as well as a four-star hotel, an exhibition and conference centre, cafés, restaurants, international and local retail outlets. It then became known as Actventure and gained Sunshine Coast Council approval. Then the owner – Sanad Capital – took council to the Planning and Environment Court over stormwater charges; then it changed to a water theme park and a mix of cabins, powered caravan and camping sites, and glamping tents; then they applied to realign the land parcel boundaries allowing for part of the development to become a tourism accommodation park next to the water park; then Sanad tried to have the decision-making taken away from council and given to the Queensland Government; then Sanad asked for a two-year extension on the approval to start earthworks. The development on Steve Irwin Way at Glenview has gone through more reincarnations than John Farnham has had farewell tours. And now, in the latest instalment, Sanad Capital has announced details of a “ground-breaking new resort” for the very same site.
Although the company’s press release stated that they were revealing a masterplan of an integrated resort and leisure village, no specifics were presented other than a name and a list of features. According to the release, the proposal – called Invigorate Resort – is set to encompass a mixture of family-friendly villas, a day-spa, restaurants, cafés, sports bar, open-air cinema, sports club, tennis and basketball courts, swimming pool, water-based activities including stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking, arcade and ninja indoor play centre and a waterpark with activities for all ages. Announced to be the “best resort complex in Australia”, Sanad Capital managing director Mr Bradley P Sutherland said that Invigorate Resort would be a favourable complement to the overall development of the 25 hectare site. “Providing a much-needed new tourist destination to energise the holiday offerings on the Sunshine Coast, and it will also be open to the public in advance of Actventure,” Mr Sutherland said. Sanad Capital are apparently finalising the plans for Invigorate Resort and the water park before lodging the development application to Sunshine Coast Council, which is expected to happen sometime this month. Stay tuned …
Best breakfast at Tamarind restaurant
The 2019 Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Daniel Jarrett Hostplus National Awards for Excellence were announed at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves recently to celebrate the achievements of Australia’s finest hospitality businesses. Businesses across the restaurant, café and catering sector who had won awards in their respective categories at a state and territory level were formally recognised at the event, including Daniel Jarrett from The Tamarind, who was awarded the best breakfast restaurant in Australia at this year’s awards. Restaurant & Catering (R&CA) CEO Wes Lambert said the National Awards for Excellence was a highlight of the association’s calendar. "It is fantastic to be able to acknowledge and celebrate the best that Australia’s hospitality industry has to offer,” Mr Lambert said. “On behalf of R&CA, I want to pay tribute to Daniel from The Tamarind restaurant, who is among the best and most talented our industry has to offer. “This year’s awards saw again a strong and competitive field and the standard of entries received across all categories was exceptionally high,” he said. Daniel, The Tamarind's head chef, said it was fantastic to be recognised by peers in the hospitality industry. If you would like to try the breakfast at The Tamarind it is open to the public every day from 7.30-10am. Make sure you reserve a table by phoning 1300 311 429 or book online via the website www.spicersretreats.com/restaurants/the-tamarind.
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