The City of Casey has welcomed the State Governments funding commitment towards the Cranbourne Library – Building Creative Communities project.
The Minister for Local Government Marlene Kairouz announced $51,000 towards the library project as part of the State Government’s Living Libraries Infrastructure Program earlier this week.
To support the project, the City of Casey has allocated an additional $34,000 from Minor Capital Works towards the project, which will enable an upgrade of the foyer and community spaces to create accessible and welcoming areas to study, work, learn, create and connect.
City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett said libraries are vital for promoting literacy amongst community members, providing free access to information and encouraging lifelong learning.
“We thank the State Government for their contribution towards enhancing this valuable community space,” said the Mayor.
“In a rapidly growing community, local libraries offer residents a place to stay connected with friends, family and the world.
“Cranbourne Library is the second-largest library across the Casey-Cardinia region and is an integral part of the community. The project will upgrade the foyer to offer a friendly space for gathering, and a re-design of the customer service area and public computer area.
The project also aims to reduce barriers in relation to access, reduce the size and footprint of the customer service areas and improve access to library staff. The reclaimed floor space will be used for much-needed activity space, such as study areas and individual workspaces.”
Casey Cardinia Libraries Corporation CEO Chris Buckingham said he was delighted that the City of Casey and the State Government have committed to improvements for the Cranbourne Library.
“The Cranbourne community love their library and we want them to have access to a friendly, welcoming space where they can gather, learn and grow,” said Mr. Buckingham.
Construction will commence in November 2018 and is expected to be completed in April 2019.