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Tauranga's CBD will be transformed over the next five years.
In total, $250 million of significant developments are scheduled to be completed within a 600m stretch from Elizabeth St to McLean St.
Pre-demolition work has started for the $100-million Farmers redevelopment on Elizabeth St, and the $50-million development of 2 Devonport Rd is set to begin later this year.
The new $39 million University of Waikato campus on Durham St will welcome an estimated 1000 new students in February - a year ahead of schedule.