https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/trump-tower-surfers-paradise-gold-coast-development-australia


Trump Tower planned for Surfers Paradise will be Australia’s tallest building and ‘best resort’, local developer claims
Gold Coast mayor says he looks forward to considering a ‘formal development application’


The Trump Organization has announced plans to build a tower on Australia’s Gold Coast – a project its local partner claims will be the tallest building and “the best” resort in the country.

The US president’s business arm said the Trump International Hotel & Tower Gold Coast will be his brand’s first project in Australia, releasing a statement on Monday to announce the “landmark development” would “rise in the heart of Surfers Paradise … one of the world’s most iconic beachfront destinations”.

The statement promised “additional details” would soon be unveiled.


The acting Gold Coast mayor, Mark Hammel, said in a statement his council would “welcome investment in the city”.

“A formal development application will be required, and we look forward to considering the application once it is received,” Hammel said.


“At 340 metres in height, and 91 stories [sic], it will out-stretch the ‘Australia 108’ building in Melbourne by 15 metres and leave every other Australian resort property in its wake when it comes to luxury.”



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more here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/trump-tower-developer-went-bankrupt-twice/106379446

6 star luxury -

for rich devils - but -

I wouldn't wanna live in a sky scraper.    :-/

Hong Kong & Singapore are Termite mounds

Quote:

"At 340 metres in height, and 91 stories [sic], it will out-stretch the ‘Australia 108’ building in Melbourne by 15 metres and leave every other Australian resort property in its wake when it comes to luxury.”

8 meters shorter then Ayers Rock at 348 meters.

Jasin wrote on Feb 24^th, 2026 at 2:04pm:

Hong Kong & Singapore are Termite mounds

Australia - with unlimited amounts of land yet people crowd into
high rise apartments - go figure?


I remember the movie - the towering inferno and the 9/11 twin towers -
it makes me fearful of skyscrapers.   :-[

tallowood wrote on Feb 24^th, 2026 at 2:12pm:

Quote: "At 340 metres in height, and 91 stories [sic], it will out-stretch the ‘Australia 108’ building in Melbourne by 15 metres and leave every other Australian resort property in its wake when it comes to luxury.” 8 meters shorter then Ayers Rock at 348 meters.

It's American - bigger is always better.   :-/

'Virginia-class submarines Block V variant measures 140.5 meters.' It costs about $4billion and $40bill. sounds better.

300m. skyscrapers cost about $2 bill. Sub with luxury tower costs heaps.

Why doesn't Trump build houses for the poor?

His Tower is 6 star accommodation for the rich elites.

Virginia-class submarines typically operate with a crew of 135 tenants.  There are shared kitchens and bathrooms with ocean views and protection against sea level rise.

Just when you think the Gold Coast couldn't get any worse.

Bobby. wrote on Feb 24^th, 2026 at 3:55pm:

Why doesn't Trump build houses for the poor?

They're on the list of people he detests, Bobby.

Women, immigrants, coloured people, Jews, homosexuals, and poor people.

The developer has been bankrupt twice   ;D

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 24^th, 2026 at 4:28pm:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 24th, 2026 at 3:55pm: Why doesn't Trump build houses for the poor? They're on the list of people he detests, Bobby. Women, immigrants, coloured people, Jews, homosexuals, and poor people.

But Trump is a Christian - he's a champion for the poor.

Bobby. wrote on Feb 24^th, 2026 at 7:21pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 24th, 2026 at 4:28pm: Bobby. wrote on Feb 24th, 2026 at 3:55pm: Why doesn't Trump build houses for the poor? They're on the list of people he detests, Bobby. Women, immigrants, coloured people, Jews, homosexuals, and poor people. But Trump is a Christian - ...

Yes, just like KKKaroline Leavitt.

What's his favourite Bible verse, by the way?

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 24^th, 2026 at 7:33pm:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 24th, 2026 at 7:21pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 24th, 2026 at 4:28pm: Bobby. wrote on Feb 24th, 2026 at 3:55pm: Why doesn't Trump build houses for the poor? They're on the list of people he detests, Bobby. Women, immigrants, coloured people, Jews, homosexuals, and poor people. But Trump is a Christian - ... Yes, just like KKKaroline Leavitt. What's his favourite Bible verse, by the way?

I'm gonna build a big beautiful   .......

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 24^th, 2026 at 4:26pm:

Just when you think the Gold Coast couldn't get any worse.

OMG you are so right! I’m not sure I like the idea of his vain name as a landmark on our Australian soil!
So I’ve heard that no application has been submitted to the City of Gold Coast Council yet.

Sophia wrote on Feb 25^th, 2026 at 4:08pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 24th, 2026 at 4:26pm: Just when you think the Gold Coast couldn't get any worse. OMG you are so right! I’m not sure I like the idea of his vain name as a landmark on our Australian soil! So I’ve heard that no application has been submitted to the City of Gold Coast Council yet.

Indeed.

It looks like we're being trolled by Trump's two idiot sons.

And, the proposed developer has already been bankrupt twice.

Hopefully this monstrosity will never eventuate.