Concept plans detailing extensions to a section of library fronting QEII Square will be put to councillors on Monday.

If approved, the public would be asked to provide feedback on the proposal while funding would also still need to be sourced.

Retro youth management committee member Edward Dean said it was important for young people to have their own space for gigs and events.

He said the new cafe would have flexibility, giving options for a range of different uses.

The blueprint were launched in conjunction with new concept plans for the QEII Square precinct which would see spaces for sculptures and revamped landscaping in a bid to bring people to the site.

Council director of community and recreation James Jenkins said it was a simple design with more trees, better lighting and the ability to host events.

Mayor Kevin Mack said the council was looking to have the major buildings back onto QEII Square.

“Once you activate the space it will become more of a destination for people all around the region,” he said.

“The more we have in there, the more interest you have.

“It’s a chance to bolster opportunities in the tourism market and to give ratepayers something they can be proud of.”

Cr Mack said the area needed to attract people, and keep them there.

The revamp could be conducted in stages, Cr Mack said.