A draft feasibility report on Queenstown's proposed $43 million conference centre will be considered by the district council, Queenstown Lakes Mayor Vanessa van Uden says.
The report includes the projected cost and location of the centre, but Ms van Uden, doubling as the conference centre working party chairwoman, said the report would be considered in context with other factors.
"The report talks about a $43 million cost, which is an opinion given in a draft study.
"The chequebook hasn't even been printed yet on this project, so let me reassure the community that this is still a discussion and nothing more."
The working party was open to all locations at this point in time, she said.
"I think it is fair to say that the working group is not prepared to close the door on any potential location at this time, but we are beginning to bring the elements together that will assist this community in coming towards some clear views around venue."
The report outlined a potential economic benefit to the community as well as size and interior recommendations.
The response from the business community had been positive, the report said.
"What it has done is give us some confidence that a conference centre will add to the local economy," Ms van Uden said.
"That there is a market for such a centre, that we have the capacity in terms of accommodation and infrastructure and that there is real benefit in optimising visitor opportunities year-round."
Although the report was commissioned and funded by council, the working party remained independent of the QLDC, Ms van Uden said.
The working party had not yet reached a point where a recommendation could be made to the council, she said.
The working party would work with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Enterprise as the conference centre was seen as part of a national network.
