A steady stream of people has been dropping in to the museum and library info hub open days organised by Tauranga City Council.

They include those who previously participated in the project and have popped in for an update, says city transformation general manager Jaine Lovell-Gadd.

'Others are new and want to get a better understanding of what we are aiming to achieve for the city centre,” says Jaine.

But most of the conversations are around understanding the options, the benefits each could bring and what they could do for the city.

Overall, the feedback has been positive, with many expressing support for a museum and a new central library in Tauranga.

'It's great to have the opportunity to chat to people about the options and where the city centre is heading, while also having some things to keep the kids entertained,” says Jaine, referring to the children's drawing competition that has seen entries placed in a the draw to win Downtown Tauranga Shopping Vouchers.

Drawings will be up on display in the hub while the info sessions are on-going.

Councillors will participate in three workshops this month to consider the extensive analysis developed on the four remaining options for the proposed project.

The city transformation committee has two open workshops scheduled for Wednesday, November 29 and Thursday, November 30, with the open workshop on the Thursday followed by a confidential workshop.

A recommendation on the preferred way forward will be made at the City Transformation Committee meeting on December 5. Council will then endorse or reject the recommendation on December 19.

The preferred option decided on by council will be included in the draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028.

The public will then be consulted in April 2018 on that preferred option, alongside other council proposals.

Remaining information days are on Wednesday, November 22 (10am-6pm, Wednesday, November 29 (10am-6pm) and Saturday, December 2 (10am-4pm).

They are being held at 2 Devonport Road, opposite Whitcoulls.