Crack in �most expensive� building to cost P60m

Masterpice: The Icon building is already governement's most expensive structure, even before completion. On the right is the area affected by structural defects PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Masterpice: The Icon building is already governement's most expensive structure, even before completion. On the right is the area affected by structural defects PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

A crack has appeared on the front façade of the Innovation Hub's P643 million headquarters, which will cost another P60 million to resolve, Mmegi can reveal.

Known as the Icon Building, the cutting-edge structure is government’s single most expensive building, eclipsing the Attorney General’s chambers which were built at a cost of US$42 million (P399.8 million).

Besides the P643 million cost, consultants for the Icon Building on Airport Road will cost government another P68 million.

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