Greerton Library's prominent campaigner Kate Clark wiped away tears of joy as the decision to go ahead with building a new and bigger library was adopted by council.
Tauranga City Council agreed to fund the new library in today's Annual Plan decision making meeting.
As the announcement was made, a crowd of about 70 people broke into applause and Mrs Clark had tears in her eyes.
The council adopted a recommendation to fund up to $3.45 million of construction costs through development contributions, renewals and the divestment of property assets including the Plunket building and/or the block of shops on the corner of Chadwick Rd and Greerton Rd.
