Ngātea (Plains) Service Centre and Library
The winter weather hasn't slowed progress on site. As at August, all the piles for the new building are in.
From survey pegs...
...To piles
Dump Station & Council Services
Also, just a reminder to everyone that the new Motorhome and Caravan Dump Station is now located clear of the construction site (on the roadside to the south of the Rugby Clubrooms). Look out for the signs!
And - if you're looking for us - we have moved our Council services to the supper room of the Ngātea War Memorial Hall. Services will continue to be delivered from this location for the duration of the construction.
You'll still be able to contact the team by phone on 0800 734 834, email: info@hauraki-dc.govt.nz or by sending a request via the Antenno App.
And finally... If you haven't seen them already, here are some pictures of the final design and the floorplan...
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A fond farewell to the former premises - May 2025
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Before the demolition, we felt that it would be important for locals to say their goodbyes to the existing building.
So, an afternoon tea was held in what was previously the library wing.
Around 50 people, plus Councilors and numerous staff (both former and current) enjoyed reminiscing and hearing how people were connected to the building on what was a very positive occasion.
From left to right: Cllr Carole Daly, Cllr Anne Marie Spicer, Phyllis Hayward, Cllr Paul Milner, Lorraine Hayward, Gill LeonardLorraine Hayward and her sister, Phyllis were there to say goodbye. Lorraine recalled that she was at opening of the building in 1973 with her father and former Chairman of the then Hauraki Plains County Council, Hugh Hayward.
Incredibly, many of the original staff who were there on its opening were also present for the farewell 53 years later.
Blast from the past....
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