Work has started

Well the dozers are in.....I haven't actually been past the site during the day yet but will do so on the weekend. Many eager patrons have told us that there is movement down at the site and I can see when I drive past there is new piles of something. The actual earthworks are expected to take 8 or so weeks and then we will move onto the next stage.

Speaking of stages, Linda, Brad and myself recently met with the architect and had the opportunity to discuss and decide on various features of the new building. Things that jumped out at me as exciting were the drive thru style returns chute and collection point, the layout for the library including several small dedicated study rooms/areas , the new art gallery and the larger meeting rooms and conference facilities. These meeting rooms all have tea/coffee making facilities allowing for all groups to meet (either socially, informally or within a formal setting).

Lockyer Valley Libraries Patrons (including the Gatton Branch, Laidley Branch and Mobile Library) will all benefit from these new facilities when they open. This may be directly or indirectly. A further explanation of this will come within the next few months when the library service has the change to completely "amalgamate".