- Merge in Takapuna (proposed building)
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Merge in Takapuna is a mixed-use development / residential skyscraper proposed for Takapuna, North Shore City, New Zealand.[1] At about 100 m, it will be the second tallest building in Takapuna, next to the Sentinel tower already built directly adjacent to the future site.[2]
The building is to 'merge' a wide number of uses, including a high-rise residential tower of approximately 30 stories[3] containing around 110 apartments, a lower office section with four very large levels providing 360 degree city and harbour views, which sits atop a multi-level public car park for 750 cars, which the developer will build for North Shore City Council.[3] The ground level of the building is to contain shops and restaurants and in turn sits atop another four levels of basement car park.[1]
The public car park, which is a central element of the Council's plan for the future parking strategy for Takapuna, will cost around NZ$ 30 million, offset partly by the NZ$ 12.5 million that the developer will pay for the site (previously the 'Gasometer') at the corner of Auburn Street and Huron Street [3][4] The whole development is to cost approximately 200 million.[5]
After being stalled for some years by the Global Financial Crisis, the project proceeded to recourse consent stage in mid 2010.[6] In late 2010, consent was granted. The developers expressed hope that construction could start in 2011, though skeptics consider the current financial/development market as unfavorable.[5]
References
- ^ a b Merge in Takapuna (official building website from Location Group. Accessed 2008-02-23.)
- ^ "30-storey tower will be 'catalyst for change'". The New Zealand Herald. 26 April 2007. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=139&objectid=10436097. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ a b c Car park for Takapuna a major step closer - North Shore City Council press release, Thursday 19 April 2007.
- ^ New complex e-Merges - North Shore City Council press release, Thursday 20 September 2007.
- ^ a b "Merge tower gets go-ahead". North Shore Times via 'Stuff.co.nz'. 11 November 2010. http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/4329417/Merge-tower-gets-go-ahead. Retrieved 12 November 2010.
- ^ Cadacio, Jodeal (10 August 2010). "Tower plans unfold". North Shore Times. http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/4005275/Tower-plans-unfold. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
External links
- Merge in Takapuna (lease information)
Coordinates: 36°47′23″S 174°46′12″E / 36.7898°S 174.770092°E
Categories:- Buildings and structures in Auckland
- Skyscrapers in New Zealand
- Skyscrapers in Auckland
- North Shore City
- Proposed buildings and structures in New Zealand
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