Brickell on the River Moves Along Ahead of Schedule

MIAMI-Construction of the north tower of Brickell on the River, a waterfront condominium community being developed in the city, is ahead of schedule and is expected to be completed by the forth quarter of 2005, according to developer Groupe Pacific.The $125-million north tower will consist of 384 units on 42 stories. Builders were working on the eighth floor at press time. AMEC Construction Management Inc. has more than 100 workers on site, with up to 300 expected during development.Brickell on the River South will consist of 319 units on 46 stories. The two towers, being developed at 31 S.E. 5th St. on the Miami River, have a combined estimated project cost of $250 million.Brickell on the River is designed as a contemporary, urban-style project with high-end finishes, including imported Italian cabinetry, granite marble and designer fixtures.Amenities there will include a riverfront café and promenade, a private club room, a pool and sundeck on the 11th floor, and a five-level health and fitness center overlooking the river.