Why have the negotiations with the developer been confidential?

Council has previously shared its plans for the Summit Precinct through local media and its website. However, once the Expression of Interest (EOI) entered the assessment and negotiation phase, the need for confidentiality prevented further public updates to protect Council's commercial position. Now that legal negotiations are nearing completion and the hotel Development Application has been lodged, Council can provide more information on the Summit Precinct’s status.