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COUNCIL APPROVES $700 MILLION EAST END BUILDING

Newcastle Council has confirmed Iris Capital’s $700 million redevelopment of the former David Jones building on Hunter Street, has been approved.

“We know that so many industries across Newcastle are doing it tough as a result of the COVID-19 virus, but the opportunity here exists to ensure that we’ve got a great construction industry piece of stimulus occurring and some great re-development, so that the city is ready to go when we re-open.” Declan Clausen, Newcastle Deputy Lord Mayor.

The QT Newcastle Hotel will feature more than 200 rooms, along with retail space.

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Lauren Kempe

Lauren Kempe is a reporter, producer and weather presenter for NBN News in Newcastle. Lauren grew up in the Hunter, and completed a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle.

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