Significant upgrades are coming to Golborne Library, including a new roof, energy-saving features and improved community facilities.
An update on the plans for the library were given by the three local councillors for the Golborne and Lowton West Ward in their January update.
The improvements will begin with a complete roof replacement, scheduled to start in spring 2025. These works are essential, and it is hoped that the library will be able to remain open whilst they are carried out.
Cllrs Yvonne Klieve, Susan Gambles and Gena Merrett said that plans are also in progress to make the building more environmentally friendly, with an application submitted for decarbonisation funding. If successful, this could see the installation of solar panels, an air source heat pump and LED lighting.
Following these external improvements, work can begin on enhancing the internal facilities using £220,000 of Section 106 funding (from local housing developments). These changes will include improved accessible public toilets, an upgraded kitchen area and better community meeting spaces.
Writing in their update, the councillors said: “We do appreciate this seems like the scheme had gone quiet for a time but there is a lot of work going on in the background.
“Everyone wants the best for the library and to make it as futureproof as possible.
“We will send more regular updates as soon as we can confirm if we have been successful with decarbonisation funding or not and work dates.”
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