A 'living room for the city': Nelson pub at risk of closure under council civic centre plans
A popular pub in a 100-year-old former church could face closure under one of three multi-million dollar options for a new library, community hub and civic centre.
The Free House, a 100-year-old pub housed in a former church, may face closure under one of Nelson city council's multi-million dollar proposals for a new library, community hub and civic centre. Three options are being considered, with the Collingwood Street option potentially leading to the replacement of the pub with a new building.
The Free House, owned by Eelco Boswijk, has been a popular gathering place for various groups, including knitters, singers, backgammon players, mountain bikers, and Jamaican community members. The owner expressed surprise that the pub's location was included in the council's options, but acknowledged that the decision rests with the public.
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