More than 1400 people have had their say on where Nelson's new library, community hub and civic space should be built.
Nelson City Council received 1417 submissions on three options to replace the ageing Elma Turner Library and Civic House, with some late submissions included after the consultation period closed.
The three options were approved for consultation on 11 June.
One option would retain the council's Trafalgar St headquarters, refurbish Civic House and build a new library, community hub and civic space on adjoining land already purchased by the council.
A second option proposes a new facility on leasehold land in Collingwood St, with both the council and library relocating.
The third option would see a new facility built on land purchased in Church St near the Church Steps, freeing up the existing Civic House and library sites for redevelopment.
Public consultation ran from 27 July to 6 September. By the closing date, 1372 submissions had been received. A further 45 were lodged after the deadline, taking the total to 1417.
Twenty people spoke to their submissions at a council hearing on 16 September.
The level of support for each option among written submitters has not yet been released.
Community engagement included a public meeting at the Trafalgar Centre on 12 August attended by more than 100 people. Councillors and staff also attended four Saturday markets during the consultation period, while information was shared through the Shape Nelson website and social media channels.
Key concerns raised by submitters included project costs, the impact on rates, council debt, parking and accessibility.
Some questioned whether the proposal was larger than Nelson needed or could afford. Other issues raised included heritage protection, sustainability, The Free House and uncertainty about Nelson Tasman amalgamation.
Nelson City Council engagement manager Paul Shattock says elected members have received the submissions made through the Community Hub, Library and Civic Space consultation and heard the oral submissions.
Council staff are now gathering further information to support elected members' decision-making. A report will be prepared for a November council meeting, including a breakdown of submissions by option as well as further technical, financial and planning advice.
The report will be made public ahead of the meeting, where elected members are due to discuss the matter further.
