Major hospitality redevelopment: DA approved North Canberra site

By
Ray Sparvell
May 11, 2026
7 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls
Gold Creek Square, 7 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls has DA approval for the construction of a two-storey 400 seat place of assembly and an ancillary three-storey hotel. Photo: Supplied.

Developers might like to sharpen their shovels and head for Gold Creek Village in Nicholls, where an amazing prospect awaits.

Approval has been granted within the popular tourism precinct for a game-changing development on a site of just over 8100 square metres.

Greg Lyons of LJ Hooker Commercial says there’s DA approval for a boutique hotel and a function centre, along with parking.

“It’s an exciting opportunity to build a three-storey hotel offering 57 rooms and a 400-seat function centre,” he says.

“There’s nothing like that on the city’s northern edge, and it couldn’t be in a better location.”

Lyons says the combination would hold strong appeal for the tourism and events markets.

The large commercial site is adjacent to the popular George Harcourt Inn. Photo: Supplied.

“It could certainly draw national and community groups for conferences, training and more,” he says.

“Plus, it would provide a unique location for personal events like weddings, with accommodation and a reception venue in one place.”

Gold Creek Village, on Nicholls’ southern edge off the Barton Highway, hosts a wide range of visitor attractions, including the National Dinosaur Museum, the Australian Reptile Centre and Ginninderra Village.

Then there’s the popular George Harcourt Inn, and the Cockington Green miniature village.

Lyons says there has been interest from local developers and others interstate looking to expand their footprint.

“They’re definitely looking at the potential in this prospect,” he says.

For Sale via Expressions of Interest closing 5 May
7 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls ACT 2913
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