Following a long meeting discussing the cost of the project and potential effects of climate change on its location, councillors voted 11-2 in favour of the proposal, with councillors Pete Rainey and Rachel Sanson voting against it. If fully approved, the $44m library would replace the current Elma Turner Library further down the river on Halifax St, and is expected to have a useful operational life of 100+ years. The new library would consist of a two-storey building with a floor area of approximately 3250m², and would have a “5-star Green star" rating – utilising sustainable materials and designed for passive heating/cooling and reduced energy costs.