Construction is now underway of the Pauanui amenity building which will house the community library, i-SITE and a community meeting room.

The Thames Coromandel District Council aims to get the building closed in before Christmas which is in 10 weeks time.

Whangamata area manager Garry Towler with builders at the site of Pauanui's new amenity building. Photo: Supplied.

Final completion and landscaping will be done by March 2015.

Whangamata area manager Garry Towler says the official opening will take place next year.

"We are looking to Easter at this stage for an official opening, but that will depend on the plan coming together.”

The location for the purpose built GJ Gardner building is in the middle of the Pauanui CBD.