As part of its 2024-34 Long-Term Plan, Masterton District Council decided to refurbish and extend the library to create a modern library space with room for programmes, community events, and activities, including a creative classroom, work room, and open space office.
The budget is $10.75 million, spread across three years.
WSP has been appointed as the architect for this project. We are thrilled to be working with the WSP team, they have an excellent track record in the design of public buildings including for district, regional and city councils.
A preliminary design is being prepared and will then be assessed for affordability by a quantity surveyor.
We are working with iwi on a number of elements of the building, including:
- integration of te reo Māori into signage and navigation
- creating spaces that support both written and oral knowledge sharing
- designing places for wānanga and hui
- incorporating local iwi narratives and history.
When a final design is agreed, artist's impressions will be made available.
Work is underway to secure a temporary site for the library, from around October, to allow construction work to be carried out. Detailed timings will be available when a final design is agreed and a contractor engaged for work.
