Iconic Midwater Development at Main Beach Recommences Construction

York has appointed a new team to oversee the completion of its landmark Midwater apartment tower project on the Gold Coast.

Following a breakdown in relations between York Property Holdings and the Head contractor Tomkins, York is moving forward with a new contractor to complete the structure and external façade.

Midwater’s Project Management Team Leader, Tim Easterbrook, said it is terrific to see activity occurring on the construction site again after the anguish Tomkins’ delays have caused apartment holders.

“Our team is busy taking steps to expedite the completion of the building’s structure and internal fit out with more works planned in the coming weeks,” said Mr Easterbook.

“We have been actively engaging with existing and new suppliers and subcontractors to determine the cost of completing the project and what role they can play. Early progress has been reassuring with our first subcontractor returning to site late last month.

“The response from apartment holders about our progress has also been very positive and we have committed to keeping them informed.

“Midwater is an amazing residential project sited on one of the most iconic sites on Main Beach with Ocean front and River front apartments. Our new team is eager to get the job done and done well.”

York’s Management said they will continue to work through the outstanding areas of the construction dispute including the extensive delays and Tomkins’ obligations under the contract, in the interest of all stakeholders.

“Every single claim to payment made by the original builder was assessed by a third-party Superintendent and every one of those assessed claims was paid in full and on time in accordance with the Superintendent’s assessment,” said York’s Management.

“We have made every effort to make the relationship work, including offering favourable advance payment terms beyond our contractual obligations. Disappointingly, those offers in good faith were rejected.

“The construction contract with the original builder remains on foot but we have exercised our right to take the work out of the builder’s hands and into our own so that the new contractor can work hand in glove with York to drive the project forward to completion.”