As previous councillors failed to forward plan and fund for the maintenance of the present leaky Tauranga City Council building, which will be demolished, there has been a call from one TCC councillor to open it up for public viewing.

Not sure why such a request would be made, as there are serious health and safety issues.

Enough to say that when anyone, including councillors, go into the building they have had to wear masks and special overalls.

To repair the existing building I am told will cost more, but will only last 10 years, whereas a new building will cost less and last for 50 years.

Quite logical really.

Sometimes it is cruel the way things get interpreted or misinterpreted, because in Local Government when spending ratepayers' money, it is so important that honest and honourable decisions are made based on facts.

We will get the chance, I am sure, to go through the building when it is finished, but nor before.

M Murray-Benge, Bethlehem.