More Info →Construction of the Civic Administration building, The Square

A new civic centre was constructed for the Palmerston North City Council 1976-1979, with Council staff moving in January 1980. It consisted of Council offices, Council Chamber and a Convention Centre cmpleted 1980.The architects for the civic complex, Maurice and John Patience, span the width of the new building at its most northern point. The photograph shows how far the complex will intrude into The Square.