South Library & Service Centre (Ōmōkihi)

New combined library, service centre, and community facility for the southern suburbs.

This is a $55.0M community & culture project in Spreydon-Cashmere, Christchurch, currently planned.

New combined library, service centre, and community facility for the southern suburbs. Replaces temporary post-earthquake facilities that have served for over a decade.

Why This Project Matters

The south has waited over a decade for permanent community facilities since the earthquakes. This delivers a purpose-built hub.

Latest Update

Site preparation underway. Detailed design progressing. On track.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$55.0M
CategoryCommunity & Culture
WardSpreydon-Cashmere
StatusPlanned

Data & Sources

Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: LTP 2024-2034, Draft Annual Plan consultation document. Budget figures from CCC capital programme. Scope and status from official CCC communications and council agenda reports. Data as at March 2026.

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