Planning for new library ongoing

In the next few weeks, Library staff will continue to see suppliers for ideas and tips about laying out the new library area. Planning for the library is an ongoing task (or you could say habit) for staff who are very excited and eager for the relocation.

Staff have taken on bits of the dream and are currently working through various options /services for the precinct. This services will be in addition to the existing services the library already offers.

• Story time for under 5's (existing)
• Baby bounce for under 2's (existing)
• Reading groups / book clubs for various ages (eg Junior, Adult, Senior) (new)
• Housebound deliveries to Gatton township residents (existing)
• Mobile library service (existing to Helidon, Withcott, Murphys Creek and Stockyard) with an expansion of stops to Ma Ma Creek, Mt Sylvia, Tent Hill Lower and Mt Whitestone expected in February.
• Book selection for elderly folk who have friends / relatives collect items (existing)
• Options to encourage young adults and juniors to visit the library (new)
• New technology including wireless Internet access (new)

If you have seen anything when you've been out and about and think it would be nice in our new area, please contact us via email library@gatton.qld.gov.au and let us know.

Library Location

It seems that the public have missed the Gatton Star Article on November 28 stating the "construction of Gatton's Arts and Cultural Centre on the site of the current skatebowl".

The decision about the actual site was made on the 6 June 2007 at the ordinary meeting. It was "moved by Cr Hostein, seconded by Cr Neuendorf that Council endorse the recommendation of the Library/Art Gallery/Truck Museum Committee to locate the Arts and Cultural Centre in the area of the present Information Centre. ". This was carried 7/2 with Cr Brennan calling for a division. Those in favour were Cr's Jones, Neuendorf, Macdonald, Bennett, Warburton, Holstein and Logan; and those against: Cr's O'Brien and Brennan.

Originally 3 sites at Lake Apex were looked at. These being the flat between the bridge (on Western Drive) and the Historical Society, the old BMX track and where the present Information Centre is.

In preparation for the new centre, TransLink's Railbus is already stopping opposite where the centre will be located.

Tenders Close and Skatebowl started

The replacement skatebowl has started which is very exciting. The new skatebowl looks interesting. As a non skater but someone who has watched the talented people on the bowl previously, the new bowl looks like its going to be great fun. At this stage, there are heaps of mounds of sand which will create a challenge for our skaters.

Another exciting fact is that tenders for the new centre closed last week so hopefully we'll be able to see some movement on the site in the next month or so. As soon as there is any change, I'll place a photo on our blog so you can watch the progress.