Western Bay of Plenty District Council is on the countdown to the opening of Katikati’s newest public facility: The Centre – Pātuki Manawa on Tuesday 21 August.
Activities on offer from 3pm-6pm:
- Artwork creation by local artist Mr G on the new building
- Tours through the building to check out the new features and facilities
- Free sausage sizzle (thanks to the Katikati Lions Club), and coffee (while stocks last)
- Face painting and balloons for the kids
- Storytime corner, colouring in competition and other activities
- Photobooth
- Art displays from local schools
- More FM More by Four street team on site and more!
Mayor Garry Webber says: “We’d love for the community to come along, join in and celebrate the opening of this fantastic new facility – a place where people can host events, connect, share ideas, collaborate and innovate.”
The facility comprises a two-storey library and service centre building with a mezzanine floor of 800 square metres, and a 400 square metre community space. Its design provides a central link between Katikati’s main shopping centre and Talisman Drive.
“Opening The Centre – Pātuki Manawa marks a big step forward in creating a vibrant town centre which the whole Katikati community can be proud of.”
On Wednesday 15 August at 5 pm, the current library and service centre at 36 Main Street will close while the transition between the two buildings takes place.
The Centre – Pātuki Manawa at 21 Main Street will open to the public for normal business at 8 am on Wednesday 22 August following the official opening on Tuesday 21 August.
The Katikati Library team would like to thank the Katikati Football Club and a range of volunteers for their help with moving.
What: The Centre – Pātuki Manawa’s opening celebration
Where: 21 Main Street, Katikati
When: Tuesday 21 August 2018
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Everyone is welcome!
Parking: Sixteen of the car parks adjacent to the new building on Talisman Drive will be closed for safety reasons on Tuesday 21 August. The rest of the carpark remains open. Nearby parking is available on Main Street, Kotahi Lane and the grass verge on Talisman Drive.
