It is proposed to have up to six hotel suites inside the gaol walls for those seeking more an authentic ‘locked up’ gaol experience. However siting all the hotel rooms inside the gaol would require locating the function space outside the gaol on the western side of the site. This concept layout was initially given condsideration however there were several restrictions and matters to take into account:

• The gaol walls naturally provide a degree of noise attenuation so it is advantageous from an acoustics perspective to utilise the inside of the gaol for this type of venue
• Placing all the proposed accommodation inside the gaol would likely be limiting on visitation appeal which in turn would have a negative affect on the viability of the proposal
• Development outside of the main perimeter walls of the gaol is permissible providing the heritage views are protected, heritage values of the site are maintained and that any new structures are not higher than the gaol walls