Hervey Bay Library to close for four days to assess roof works

The Hervey Bay Library will be closed for four days from March 17 to 20 to allow contractors to assess the work required to replace the roof.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor David Lewis said the existing building was 27 years old with a recent inspection identifying the roof was coming to the end of its natural working life.

“The Hervey Bay Library is one of the community’s most-loved facilities with up to 1500 people visiting daily during busy periods to borrow books, DVDs and toys, access digital services and attend events,” he said.

“Across the Fraser Coast, more than 41,000 people are library members – that’s about 40% of our population, which highlights just how popular our libraries are.

“The Hervey Bay Library is a valuable community asset, and roof maintenance is required to keep the building in good working order.”

Cr Lewis said the four-day closure would also include the returns chutes and Hervey Bay Library users should hold onto any library items until it reopened on March 21.  No library items will be due back over the short shutdown period.

“It will be business as usual at the other library branches in Maryborough, Tiaro, Howard and Burrum Heads,” he said.

“We thank the Queensland Government for providing $1.5 million through the Works for Queensland program to help us with this roof replacement project.

This assessment is the first part of what will be a staged work program at the Hervey Bay Library over the next 18 - 20 months, weather permitting.

“We will be advising the community further when the next stage of the work is confirmed. We thank residents in advance for their patience during this time.”