Project Skyline
All you need to know about our history, phases of construction and key dates.
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We changed things UP!
Project Skyline unfolds in four key phases from 2019 to December 2028. In Phase 1 (2019 to April 2023), the foundations were set to kick off this exciting development. Phase 2 (April to June 2023) marked “The Big Changeover,” where we introduced a new Gondola and began work on upgrading both terminals. Phase 3 (July 2023 to March 2024) involves the re-opening of the complex with upgraded terminals and the completion of the remaining work. Looking ahead, Phase 4 (August 2023 to December 2028) signifies “The Big Upgrade,” with continuous enhancements to redefine Queenstown’s skyline and visitor experience.
Phase 1
Getting ready for THE BIG CHANGEOVER began in 2019 through to April 2023
Key milestones of Phase 1:
- Forestry excavation in the Gondola corridor
- Rock retention in the Gondola corridor
- Base Terminal and car park building rock excavation
- New Gondola tower foundations installed
Phase 2
The beginning of THE BIG CHANGEOVER began April 2023 through to June 2023
Key milestones of Phase 2:
- Removed existing Gondola terminals and towers
- Constructed Base Terminal machine hall and back of house
- Established a temporary ticketing building at the base terminal
- Constructed top Gondola terminal building
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Phase 3
Finishing up THE BIG CHANGEOVER began July 2023 through to March 2024
Key milestones of Phase 3:
- Completed the construction of the base terminal ticketing hall
- Completing car park construction
- Brecon St land and streetscaping
- Grand opening of the base terminal and the carpark
Phase 4
THE BIG UPGRADE began in August 2023 and goes through to December 2028
Key Milestones
- Top complex extension started in August 2023.
- Top complex extension complete December 2025.
- Demolition of the existing top complex starts in January 2026.
- The rebuild starts April 2026 and is complete in December 2028.
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