Ashburton’s new library and civic centre, Te Whare Whakatere, cost $62.1 million to build and opened to the public in January. The final construction cost was announced by the Ashburton District Council, which included construction costs, specialist advice, and project management, with building delay penalties reduced from the contract. Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown expressed satisfaction with reaching this milestone and staying within budget guidelines.
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