Planning approval granted to The Oscar Seppeltsfield

Planning approval has been granted for a new $50 million six-star luxury hotel to be build at Seppeltsfield Winery in the Barossa Valley.

The Light Regional Council approved the project at a council meeting with construction works expected to commence later in 2022 and take 18 months.

Project Director Toby Yap said that almost $2 million has been invested in the project, Oscar Seppeltsfield, to date, funded and driven by a group of "South Australian business leaders".

The group says that the luxury hotel will bring an additional $90m in tourism expenditure - from domestic and international visitors - and attract new markets to the region.

There will be 360 jobs in construction and 350 ongoing jobs for the region once the 12 storey hotel is operational. Mr Yap said that a tender process has been undertaken to partner with a luxury hotel operator.

“It is anticipated that the construction of this iconic building will drive visitation in the broader region and act as a catalyst future new development activity,” he said.

The 71 room property will boast a viewing deck on the top level with 360-degree sweeping views of the Barossa Valley.

Seppeltsfield proprietor and Executive Chairman Warren Randall said, “Positioned gently in the middle of our Great Terraced Vineyard, the Oscar Seppeltsfield will be surrounded by century old bush vines, an amazing tranquil location and a short walking distance to the Seppeltsfield precinct – home to our world-class Cellar Door, Centennial Cellar, 1888 Gravity Cellar, FINO restaurant, Jam Factory Craft and Design Studios, Artisan Knife Making, Vasse Virgin, Master Cooper, Segway Vineyard Tours, Fine Art Photography Gallery and Artisan Caterer.

“After wide and extended community consultation and support for the first 6 Star luxury resort and spa in an Australian wine district, the Barossa is the winner."