Commercial Bay: Late, over budget, but open for business

Thu, 11 Jun 2020

After more than two years of delays, Auckland’s $1 billion Commercial Bay retail showpiece opens today.And as is often the case with new retail developments, it was a mad rush to the finish.Prime Minister Jacinda Adern, on hand for official ribbon cutting duties, will likely be met with some bleary eyes as hundreds of workers, retailers and restaurant owners scrambled to get stock in and set up ahead of this morning’s unveiling.And despite the delays and cost overruns by lead contractor Fletcher Construction, which saw building...

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