After two internet outages, Chorus fibre finally moved out of reach of Auckland City Rail Link contractors
23 Apr, 2021 05:35 AM
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Artist impression cutaway of Aotea Station and planned tower block. Image / Supplied
Businesses in the Auckland CBD should finally be safe from broadband outages - or at least those caused by blundering City Rail Link contractors slicing through fibre laid near the $4.4 billion rail project. Over the past few nights, techs have prepared an alternative duct route from the Mayoral Drive Exchange and hauled in 300 metres of new 312-fibre cable. This now bypasses the CRL Aotea station site and removes the risk to the Chorus network, a Chorus spokesman told the Herald early this week.
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Auckland Council reveals details of $452m, 21-level CBD construction project Tue, 9 Mar 2021, 2:53PM
This 21-level building is planned to rise above the new station, now being built. Photo / supplied
Auckland Council reveals details of $452m, 21-level CBD construction project Tue, 9 Mar 2021, 2:53PM
A deal struck by Auckland Council will see a $452 million 21-level office/apartment/retail project rise above the new Aotea train station.
In the biggest new project planned for the CBD, Mayor Phil Goff said Panuku Development Auckland would sell an ex-carpark to Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) and the scheme would be a big CBD boost.
Ex-carpark site sold for 21-level development, pictured gold and in centre. Photo / supplied
Reaction to planned $452m Auckland mega-scheme: Māori pa sites reflected in roof design
9 Mar, 2021 04:40 AM
4 minutes to read Terraced roofing reflecting Māori pa sites, a cut-through laneway beside the Bledisloe Building and stepped design to avoid shading Aotea Square - these are some of the design features of the planned new $452 million Aotea Central.
Property chiefs welcomed the 21-level office/apartment/retail project to rise above the new City Rail Link Aotea train station.
The architects explained more about the designs too.
Scott Pritchard, Property Council of NZ chairman, said: It s great for the city and we really support Auckland Council freeing up sites like this for world-class developments that provide a stimulus for the city and housing so this will hopefully be a great addition to the city.