Mount Murray will be restored to its former glory says owner

The owner of the Mount Murray Hotel and Country Club says he’s hopeful many of its facilities will be back open early next week.

A fire ravaged half of the complex on Thursday with estimates it will take at least 12 months to demolish and re-build the accommodation wing.

However, while acknowledging his sadness at the blaze, tycoon Albert Gubay says there remains a determination to restore it to its glory.