$450,000 grant for Gordon Library improvements

The $450,000 grant was announced last week as part of the State Library’s annual round of funding for capital projects in local libraries.

Funding will allow the library to improve its service delivery and increase the accessibility of public spaces. Gordon Library was previously refurbished in 2014.

An extra 76 seats will be added along with tables, increasing the library’s capability for events and study space.

The public internet room will be repurposed into a quiet zone for people wishing to undertake work or study, with access to power and USB connections. The internet access area will be relocated with 5 PCs and three hot desking terminals, with improved WiFi throughout the library.

Existing collection shelves will be replaced with flexible mobile shelving to free up space for events and workshops.

Mayor Jeff Pettett said the library was moving into an exciting growth phase.

“The aim is to make Gordon Library a multipurpose technology driven space where people can come and study or work in a way that suits them.”

“Events and workshops at Gordon Library are also booming and we need extra seating and space to accommodate people who want to come to these.”

The Mayor added that work on the project would start later this year following a tender process.

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