Harper Sercombe
Mickleham’s Marnong Estate is one step closer to their new developments.
Hume council passed the planning documents to allow the winery to progress to its next stage of the development at last week’s council.
The plans allow for a new 1000 person function space, a 120 room hotel, 40 cabins for group accommodation, a small brewer or coffee roaster, a spa with both indoor and outdoor pools and a 200 square metre provedore shop.
This is expected to create more than 187 permanent jobs to go with the 397 jobs it will create through construction.
Councillor Chris Hollow said the upgrades will inject $41 million into the local economy.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the additional tourism that this estate will bring to Hume. It will put Hume on the map,” he said.
“This facility has a lot more to offer [than the Mornington Hot Springs].
“This estate is something Hume can be proud it has in its backyard.”
Councillor Naim Kurt said its location being close to the CBD and Melbourne Airport makes it perfect for both local, regional and international tourists.
“It is the jewel in our tourism crown,” he said.
“I look forward to seeing our tourism economy continue to grow.”
