when was the sky tower built

The Sky Tower in Auckland was constructed between 1994 and 1997 and officially opened to the public in 1997.

Construction timeline

• Construction of the foundations began in September 1994.

• Main tower construction continued through 1995 and 1996 as the structure rose above Auckland’s CBD.

• The Sky Tower was completed and opened in mid‑1997, with official opening events in July–August 1997.

Quick facts for context

• The project took about 2 years and 9 months from start of construction to inauguration.

• Total construction cost is reported at around 74–85 million New Zealand dollars.

• Since its completion in 1997, the Sky Tower has been a defining feature of Auckland’s skyline and a major tourist attraction.

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