Major improvements recommended for

The Claystore community workshop in Devonport could be in for a $1.2 million upgrade.

Auckland Council staff have recommended topping up a budget of $983,842 by an extra $200,000, to enable more work to be done on the heritage-listed building. The extra money would ensure that as well as fixing weather-tightness, seismic and other issues, the Claystore’s mezzanine floor could be restored, providing more options for its leasing and use.

The Claystore, at 25 Lake Rd, was in poor condition when assessed in late 2019, Auckland Council staff told a Devonport-Takapuna Local Board workshop this month.

The previous board approved a refurbishment in June 2022. A more detailed site assessment has now been done, along with a concept plan by heritage architects.

Options presented to local-board members this month ranged from doing nothing, to fixing the lower level along with seismic work and roof repairs, or extending the scope of the project. The third option was the pick of staff who said the building needed work to preserve its heritage value and offer more use options.

Upgrade planned… the heritage Claystore building at 25 Lake Rd