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Verco had wanted to spend only £30,000, (almost A$ 11,000,000 (2007)), but McMichael's estimate was £31,200 (A$ 11,440,000 (2007)). It was estimated the final cost to Verco was £30,250, (roughly A$ 11,090,000 (2007)), as the seventh storey was omitted.
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