252 days ago

Poll: Are you a fan of the riverside development plans?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A 25-storey beacon of hope is soon to join the ranks of the hospo and retail businesses trying to bring life to the CBD.

The new hotel development from the Templeton Group will be a few shops down from Riverbank Lane on Victoria Street.

Are you a fan of the riverside development plans? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you a fan of the riverside development plans?
  • 72.7% Yes
    72.7% Complete
  • 27.3% No
    27.3% Complete
22 votes
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