Three developments, $53m of consented work

This really is the future of living well.

Thirty Eight Elizabeth

Meanwhile, $45m was approved for the interior fit-out and services to the Elizabeth Towers, as part of the much-anticipated Farmers Tauranga development, recently rebranded Thirty Eight Elizabeth.

The new Farmers flagship store as well as a retail and dining precinct, 97 luxury apartments and 23 sky townhouses, will be known as Elizabeth Towers.

“We are coming into 2021 with enthusiasm as we push on to complete this $200m legacy project for the heart of Tauranga city,” said project manager Brett Nicholls.

“The international standard and flavour of the structure and its presence is now really starting to take shape.”

Nicholls said it was important the project moved quickly.

“We understand our customers want to come back to Farmers’ corner to shop, but there is also already unprecedented inquiry for the apartments. The ease of innercity living that Elizabeth Towers will offer will be totally new to New Zealand.

“This really is the future of living well.”

New classrooms

A total $2m was approved for the construction of a new six-classroom block at Greenpark School.

Principal Gareth Scholes said the project was to improve school facilities for the children.

The school was also working on installing a new turf, redeveloping the school entrance and completely refurbishing three older classrooms. “The kids are really excited.” The new classrooms are expected to be completed by September.

Project manager Brett Nicholls

Bethlehem apartments

Also approved was a $6m consent for an apartment block on Te Paeroa Rd opposite the Bethlehem Birthing Centre.

Soho Group development manager Tyler Tabak said the consent was for three, three-storey apartment blocks with a total of 42 units.