Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Council purchases Post Office Building
Council purchases Post Office Building
Porirua City Council has purchased the Post Office Building in the CBD as part of plans to revitalise the city centre.
The Council intends to urgently progress planning for the seismic strengthening of the building, positioning it for future early development by others as inner city apartments.
Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett said the Council would be looking for partners to work with to create inner city living in a strengthened building.
“Inner city living is an important step in revitalising our city centre. Apartments down town will mean there are people needing goods and services – that means cafes and food shops and more of a buzz in the area.
“Every successful town centre now has an element of residential and there’s no reason why Porirua can’t do the same.”
Council has been able to acquire the building from NZ Post under the Public Works Act.
The building is four storeys-high with floors of approximately 350 square metres, with proportions ideally suited for residential conversion.
ends
Gordon Campbell: On The Hikoi Aftermath
NZ Government: PM Marks One Year In Government
Helen Clark Foundation: Helen Clark Foundation Calls For Political Action To Reduce The Prevalence Of Junk Food And Improve Health Outcomes
Justice Committee: Further Decisions About Submissions Process For The Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
Infrastructure New Zealand: Single Agency Needed To Coordinate Climate Adaptation And Recovery
Free Speech Union: Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill Likely To Restrict Access To Information, Polling Shows Most Oppose
Auckland Transport: Driver Safety Screens Now Rolling Out Across Auckland’s Bus Fleet
