# Why might the Completion Date be changed to a later date after the Contractor has paid delayed damages?

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Why might the Completion Date be changed to a later date after the Contractor has paid delayed damages?

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**Post date:** [16 October 2012 14:12 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/why-might-the-completion-date-be-changed-to-a-later-date-after-the-contractor-has-paid-delayed-damages/921/2 "2012-10-16T14:12:52Z")

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This could occur when a compensation event arises at a late stage in the work or if an Adjudicator or the tribunal changes the assessment of a compensation event and their decision is made after delay damages have been paid.