Elland Library’s £1.75m revamp
WORK WILL begin on a major £1.75m improvement project to transform Elland Library.
As part of Calderdale Council’s investment in its library service, the refurbishment will transform the building into a community hub providing a range of services.
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities, Councillor Susan Press, said: “We know how much our residents value libraries, so despite budget challenges we’re continuing to invest in these important community hubs.
“As part of this commitment, we’re pleased to be investing £1.75million into Elland Library. This huge investment will transform the building and create a real community hub for the town.”
Work will include a full internal refurbishment of the building, including the upper floor which hasn’t been in use for many years.
This floor will be used as office space, keeping Council staff in the town, and will also include meeting room space.
The library, including the children’s section and IT suite, will remain on the lower floor. The whole area will be redecorated and redesigned with new windows to make it much brighter. Important work will also take place to replace the ageing roof tiles, ensuring they’re fit for purpose.
The Greater Elland Historical Society’s history room will also be refurbished with the archives and photos carefully retained and replaced once work is complete.
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Resources, Coun Jane Scullion, said:“I’m delighted that we’re able to invest in the future of Elland Library, ensuring that the old building is fit for the 21st century with modern facilities and décor.
The work is due to take around 10 months and it will be necessary to fully close the library throughout the work’s period.
While work is taking place, the library service will be relocated to the former Customer First office on Southgate.
There will be a short, two week transition period where the service will be unavailable while stock is moved from the existing library to the temporary location.
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