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Writer's picturePádraig McEvoy

Clane Library Project

Updated: Jul 6

Clane-Maynooth Municipal District Meeting, Friday, 3 July 2021

Councillor Pádraig McEvoy


Question:


Can the council update the members on progress towards the delivery of a new library in Clane?


Report:


Clane Library Capital Project.


As per objectives in the Kildare Library Development Plan, Kildare County Council has purchased Unit 8 and Unit 9, The Village Centre, Clane for the purpose of developing a new library for Clane.


  • The location for a new library is an excellent one, just off the Main St in a small retail centre and next to the Catholic Church. It is within walking distance of local schools and has public parking.

  • The Library Service has worked with Kildare County Council Architects on draft plans for a single-storey library, an area of 583 m2 which will include:

    • a multi-functional event and exhibition space

    • a maker space/meeting room

    • sensory garden space

    • sensory pod

    • public access PCs

    • study spaces

    • adult, young adult and children’s libraries

  • It is planned that the new library will also function as a My Open Library.

  • The tender for an Architect Led Design Team has been advertised on eTenders in June 2021.

  • Following the appointment of the Design Team the council will begin the public consultation and Part 8 Planning application, followed by the tender for the Construction Contractor.


Issued by: Mr M Higgins, County Librarian, Community and Cultural Development Department.

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