Auckland Downtown Carpark site approved for major waterfront redevelopment
The Downtown Carpark in central Auckland has been approved for a multi-billion-dollar redevelopment featuring two skyscrapers and three podium buildings.
The Downtown Carpark site on Customs Street West in central Auckland has been granted fast-track approval for redevelopment into two high-rise towers, three podium buildings and a new laneway network. The taller tower will reach 222.5 metres, exceeding the height of the stalled Seascape project. The approval was granted under the Government's fast-track legislation.
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Massive Auckland waterfront high-rise project given green light
A multi-billion-dollar redevelopment of the Downtown Carpark site in central Auckland will go ahead following approval under the Government’s fast-track legislation.
1News
Auckland Downtown Car Park redevelopment granted fast-track approval
The project will turn the carpark, located on Customs Street West, into two skyscrapers, three podium buildings and a new laneway network.
NZ Herald
Auckland waterfront skyscrapers get final fast-track approval, ministers say it shows how fast the scheme works
The taller tower will reach 222.5m, exceeding the stalled 187m Seascape project.