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Challenges The development was not completed without its challenges . The developer had to overcome the national lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic , which was imposed by the Government with only three months left before the anticipated date of Practical Completion . As devastating as the wide-reaching effects of the national lockdown
were for all parties involved , the developers and professional team remained in constant contact with the main building contractor , WBHO , and formalised a solid strategy to return to the site when allowed to and ramp up production in a safe manner , following all COVID-19 health and safety protocols . They managed to complete the project within the original allotted construction period
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