历经坎坷终迎转机！“中国结构第一高楼”天津117大厦将于4月30日复工，计划2027年建成

Core Viewpoint - The Tianjin 117 Tower has received a new construction permit and is set to resume work on April 30, 2023, after multiple delays due to funding issues [1][5]. Group 1: Project Details - The project is officially named Tianjin High-tech Zone Software and Service Outsourcing Base Comprehensive Supporting Area Central Business District Phase I (117 Office Building and Commercial Podium) [1]. - The construction period is scheduled from April 30, 2023, to April 30, 2025, with a contract price of approximately 568.75 million yuan [1]. - The total area of the project is 418,020 square meters, including the main tower and commercial podiums [1][3]. Group 2: Historical Context - The Tianjin 117 Tower began construction on September 10, 2008, with the underground portion completed in four years [3]. - The main tower construction started in 2012 and took three years to complete, with structural topping achieved on September 8, 2015 [3]. - The project faced significant delays due to financial issues, with a lawsuit filed in 2020 for unpaid loans amounting to 1.5 billion yuan [4][5]. Group 3: Future Prospects - The initial plan for the 117 Tower included a total construction area of approximately 2 million square meters, with an estimated total investment of 9 to 10 billion USD (approximately 623 to 692 billion yuan) [5]. - The project is expected to feature three main areas: the 117 Tower Central Business District, the Fuguo Gaoyin Luxury Residential Area, and the Tianjin Aoyuan International Golf Club [5].