Hutt City Council Leadership delivers much needed, long-term revitalisation.

The Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed the news of an operator for Lower Hutt’s future Events Centre, who will also develop and operate a four-star plus hotel in the CBD.

Chamber CEO Mark Futter says this is great news for the business community, and applauded Council for their role in attracting this investment.

“We have a lot of fantastic businesses operating in the Hutt Valley. I know there’s already a demand for quality, commercial accommodation and I see this Events Centre as really increasing this market.”

Mr Futter says, “It’s great to have our Council take a leadership role in attracting this kind of private investment that will have far-reaching benefits for Lower Hutt. The Council’s support for expanding and new business here is delivering much needed, long-term revitalisation.”

“The Chamber also has a focus on making it easy to do business here; we are increasing business activity and strengthening the existing business networks. A modern, flexible Events Centre just half an hour from Wellington Airport with quality accommodation is really going to enhance this.”

The Events Centre and hotel is estimated to bring between $55 to $75 million into the local economy over the next 20 years and up to 90 associated jobs per annum. The hotel will be situated on southern High Street, a minute’s walk from the Events Centre in the Civic Precinct.

Mr Futter says, “I look forward to seeing the revitalisation that this development will bring to the City’s High Street.”

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