The cost of building an America’s Cup village in Auckland has risen to a possible $200 million

PHOTO: An artist impression of the government’s alternative plan for an America’s Cup Village, with more bases on Wynyard Point. Photo: Supplied / MBIE

The government says its alternative plan for an America’s Cup base in Auckland is feasible, and will now be considered Auckland Council’s preferred option.

Auckland mayor Phil Goff said an agreement had been reached with a fuel storage company to relocate it off Wynyard Point – making the government option feasible.

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