An artist impression of the proposed SIT apartment block on the corner of Tay and Kelvin streets, which has been scrapped. The Southern Institute of Technology has scrapped a proposed apartment complex, citing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic as the reason. “But even with the borders closed, the current SIT apartments are full this year,” Simmonds said. Supplied An aerial view of the corner of Kelvin and Tay streets during the demolition, where the Southern Institute of Technology had proposed to build apartments. Broad said the Kelvin Street project decision did not affect the St John’s project, which would continue as planned.

Source: Stuff February 18, 2021 01:04 UTC