It’s sad that the Leys Library and Gymnasium has now been closed for three and a half years.
And, once again, we’re asking that you submit in support of the Leys Institute on the Waitematā Local Board Plan for 2023-26.
To its credit, the Waitematā Local Board has staunchly advocated for the Leys Institute strengthening and restoration. In the draft plan, the Local Board does make strong positive statements about the Leys.
See akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/waitemata-local-board-plan-2023
On page 28, under Our Community section: “Leys Institute Library and Gymnasium, closed due to earthquake risk, is undergoing major seismic remediation and restoration.”
And on page 29, under What we want to achieve: “Deliver seismic strengthening, restoration and modernisation of Leys Institute Library and Gymnasium to preserve as a heritage taonga for future generations.”
Under the section Our Places (pages 32-27) the Plan makes some encouraging statements about supporting heritage throughout the Local Board area. You could endorse these objectives in your submission, too.
If we could all submit endorsing these statements, it would give the board a mandate to advocate for funding from the council governing body.
Feedback on the draft Local Board plan is due by 14 August.
Helen Geary, Friends of Leys Institute co-ordinator
09 376 9411, 021 208 7490
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Published: 31 July 2023
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Published: 31 July 2023