 It also acknowledged the demolition and reconstruction option would require a land use consent application, as the new building would exceed height and coverage restrictions.In March 2002, City Librarian Geoff Chamberlain presented the study in a report to the council, with the first option being the preferred choice by the library services.It would increase the size of the building to 1600 m2, 1200 m2 of which would be devoted to the library itself, with the additional space being used for the Council Area Office and the Citizens Advice Bureau.