Cogs for Auckland's changed skyline put in place seven years ago

51 Albert Street will house a hotel and luxury apartments. (Image: BusinessDesk)

Wed, 13 Dec 2023

Pam Ford, one of a handful of invited guests to the "topping out" ceremony at Auckland's 51 Albert Street, readily admits to being “slightly terrified” heading to the top floor in the building’s external hoist.The event was hosted by Australian developer Ninety-Four Feet and builder Icon Construction last week to mark the placement of the final beam at the high point of the 41-storey tower, after a more than two-year construction process.Ford, the director of investment and industry at city development agenc...

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