Resort construction announced

Multiplex and the Ettalong Beach Club last week announced that construction of the $90 million resort and entertainment club on the Ettalong Beach Club site has commenced.

The registered club component of the development was expected to be completed in November next year with the resort scheduled to open the following February.

The Outrigger Ettalong Beach Resort project is being developed Multiplex and will be managed by resort operator Outrigger Motels and Resorts.

The project will see the construction of a four and a half star serviced apartment hotel and entertainment club with beachside accommodation as well as restaurants, bars, gaming and sporting facilities, a health club and entertainment lounge.

A business centre and conference facilities will also be provided.

It is a 242-unit development, comprised of studios, one and two bedroom apartments and two penthouses.

It will employ more than 250 tradesmen and contractors during the construction phase and a further 230 positions at the development's completion.

"The resort will provide a much anticipated boost to the regional economy," said Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club general manager Mr Peter Hale said.

"The process of bringing the project to this point has certainly provided substantial challenge and, at times, what appeared to be insurmountable odds.

"Multiplex have proven themselves a professional arid invaluable partner and it is with considerable pride and satisfaction that we launch the project," Mr Hale said.

Multiplex project development manager Mr Ben Bacon expressed similar sentiment: "We are thrilled to commence construction on this signature development, modelled on some of the world's best resorts in the Pacific."

Press release, November 11