Council accepts bid for former civic building

Council has accepted an offer for its land and former administration building at Baring Square West.
Chief Executive Hamish Riach said details of the sale were confidential at this time, though more information would be released after settlement.
“There were two offers, which were discussed by Councillors in-committee, and they accepted one for the entire site. We expect the sale to be finalised in early 2025.”
This property comprises of 5059sqm in four titles.
Share this article
Latest News
$100,000 Lottery grant for bike skills park
Need tips from a pro for our heritage photo competition?
Watching brief on Tinwald bore
Cr Deb Gilkison: What surprised me most about joining Council
Second Ashburton Bridge: Update 18 February 2026
Road Closures
SMALLBONE DRIVE
from 15 Mar 6:00 to 15 Mar 15:00
MOORE STREET
from 3 Mar 6:00 to 6 Mar 18:00
RAILWAY TERRACE WEST
from 23 Feb 7:00 to 27 Feb 17:00
RACECOURSE ROAD (ONE-WAY)
from 25 Feb 19:00 to 26 Feb 6:00
SAUNDERS ROAD
from 23 Feb 19:00 to 24 Feb 6:00
View all Road Closures | Live map