Wellington's central library could be closed for years
Wellington's central library could be closed for years
20 March 2019
An engineering report has raised concerns about the building's ability to perform in a significant earthquake.
The assessment follows new guidance from MBIE, after Statistics House partially collapsed in the Kaikoura earthquake.
The city council's head of property Peter Brennan says it could be months before they come up with a plan for repairs.
He says engineers themselves don't yet know the solution to the building's vulnerabilities.
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