Elected Members have approved the relocation of our Motueka Service Centre into the Motueka Library at Deck’s Reserve.
This was the preferred accommodation option put forward by staff. We are pleased to have reached a solution that requires no new buildings or significant investment in an older structure.
The cost of this relocation will be offset by the sale of the former Motueka Service Centre site at Hickmott Place, which was settled earlier this year.
Given recent changes to service delivery and technology, relocating now is more economically efficient than a few years ago when we built the new library.
Utilising an existing facility for shared purposes will reinforce the Motueka Library’s value as a popular community hub, continuing to provide residents with a face-to-face customer experience without diminishing the use of the library space.
Customers will still be able to access all Council services at the Motueka Library.
Having the customer support function located within a modern environment will reduce overhead costs that came with maintaining the previous site.
Work is needed within the library to incorporate the service centre space for customers and staff. However, with our contract for Tasman’s AA services coming to an end, the anticipated drop in customer volumes (around 10,000 fewer visits per year) means a smaller space is needed.
While there are some details still to be confirmed, we anticipate work to begin on this later in the year.
AA services are moving to a new provider, Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Charitable Trust. However, they will remain available at the Motueka Service Centre until a new location is finalised but are now only available Monday to Thursday.
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