Sailing great Sir Russell Coutts has backed the project and said it could help Wanaka secure national and international yachting events. Photo / Otago Daily Times
Sailing great Sir Russell Coutts has backed the project and said it could help Wanaka secure national and international yachting events. Photo / Otago Daily Times
The top floor would include race control hub, office space and a meeting room. There were also plans to open a cafe at the facility.
Before a resource consent application is lodged the club would undertake an independent feasibility and sustainability study.
Future improvements to the club's building were specifically allowed for in the Queenstown Lakes District Council's Wanaka foreshore reserve management plan and the Lake Wanaka lakefront development plan.
Once operational, the new facility would also be available to other community organisations and clubs for meetings and events.