The public tendering exercise for the conversion of Murray Building into a hotel will start next year when its offices being relocated to the new Central Government Complex at Tamar.
     The proposed construction floor area of the main building, additional structures above rooftop and podium level will be 42,560, and 880 and 400 sq m respectively. The minimum gross floor area for hotel rooms will be set with reference to the construction floor area.
     Additional structures above the rooftop can be used to accommodate food, beverage and other ancillary facilities. All additional structures should follow a similar architectural language of the existing building while exposed utility plants should be screened effectively.
     To ensure public access, all existing facilities open for public access should be retained and public open space should also be provided. The project must comply with environmental building design criteria, with a minimum of 20% green ratio and perimeter walls being planted.