Waihī Beach library, service centre and community hub
Kia ora, welcome to the Waihī Beach library, service centre and community hub project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, concept designs, and a timeline of upcoming steps. Check out the information on the right-hand side of this page for all this and more.
About the project
We're building a new library, service centre and community hub at Waihī Beach, shaped by your valuable input.
Modern libraries extend far beyond book lending services. They serve as a centre for the entire community to connect, to learn, find inspiration and to share knowledge and experience.
We'll be transforming this space into a dynamic community hub, tailored to meet the evolving needs of your growing and diverse community.
The new building will have increased accessibility and feature a wide range of amenities and spaces - from multi-functional spaces to additional meeting rooms.
What's happening now? (January 14, 2025)
Things are taking shape with the piling for the new building now complete. The next stage is to pour the pile caps for the floor, and then the gravel can be added and the site built up to floor level.
The existing library, community hall and Menz Shed remain open and it's great to see that they are still being well used.
We're working on a new, permanent accessway at the back of the hall and the Menz Shed. In the meantime, you can still drive around the back via a temporary accessway if you need to load/unload anything.