Last day for submissions on Wellington library

6:12 am on 7 September 2020

Today is the final day for people to have their say on options for the Wellington Central Library.

Barriers in front of Wellington Central Library.

Wellington Central Library has been closed since March last year. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

The library has been closed since March last year, after it was deemed to be earthquake prone.

There are five options under consideration - three involve strengthening the existing building, and two consider options for a brand new build.

The building - designed by the late Ian Athfield - is an example of postmodernist architecture, and has been described as "Athfield's most important public building."

So far almost 900 public submissions have been lodged on the future of the library.

Consultation closes at 5pm.

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