By Margaret Maccoll
Noosa landmark Halse Lodge will be retained by the Anglican Church as a new leaseholder eyes its tourist potential.
Bishop Jeremy Greaves said there had been immense interest in the property with Expressions of Interest for its future diverse, ranging from sale to lease.
“Our preferred option was to retain ownership of the property,“ he said.
Bishop Jeremy said the Diocese of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland has entered into negotiations with a Queensland-based company to lease the property.
During this time of due diligence the new lease holder is ensuring any applications are sound and the Diocese is making sure the heritage and environmental responsibilities are all fulfilled.
Bishop Jeremy was unable to disclose more details about the proposed lease holder and plans for the iconic building during this period, except to say it would be tourist oriented.
He said the company was very mindful of the tourism potential of Noosa but valued the heritage nature of the site.
