A new Trump Tower on the Gold Coast would be Australia’s tallest building, the organisation run by US president Donald Trump’s family has announced.
The development would rise 91 storeys above Surfers Paradise and have a hotel, 272 residences and retail and dining space.
It also promises a “private” beach club, in what would appear to follow a model floated by Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate.
An artist impression suggests there would be a road between the building and waterfront.
“We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our global portfolio,” the Trump Organisation said.
“Set to become Australia’s tallest tower, this landmark address redefines beachfront sophistication with world-class amenities, iconic design, and uninterrupted Gold Coast views.”
A location for the development – officially called Trump International Hotel & Tower Gold Coast – was not provided, but an artist impression suggested it would be at the 3 Trickett Street site this masthead previously reported was being eyed for a Trump-branded project.
The address had been home to the Iluka Resort, which was knocked down in 2013. A 285-metre tower with almost 700 units was approved for the site in 2015, but never built.
Other media has reported Altus Property Group is partnering with the Trump Organisation, which often licenses the “Trump” brand name to other developers. The company has not commented on the project.
“If it was to go ahead, it would obviously be a great outcome for Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast,” the office of mayor Tom Tate previously said.
Trump’s grandmother and father founded the company in 1927 as E. Trump & Son. Trump joined it in 1968 and took over in 1971, renaming it The Trump Organisation soon after.
When elected as US president in 2016, he handed the company’s leadership to his children.
Alongside its real estate ventures, The Trump Organisation has been involved in cryptocurrency and produced goods including vodka, fragrances, Bibles, jewellery, chocolate and mobile phones.
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