The blessing of a newly-completed $35 million six-level luxury apartment building has marked a new chapter for Tauranga's CBD.
The Latitude Residences on Park St was officially opened Wednesday morning.Dozens of people attended a site blessing in front of the apartments with the city's mayor Tenby Powell and developer TYBI director Shannon Moyle cutting the red ribbon.
Designed by Ignite Architects, the six-level development includes 28 luxury freehold apartments with views of the Tauranga Harbour and Mount Maunganui.
Senior development manager from Veros Property, Craig McCormick, said the project received record-sales with 27 out of 28 apartments sold prior to its completion.
"This is an excellent outcome that supports a more compact city and provides an alternative housing choice in the area," he said.