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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