Timaru's public library is set to reopen next week following major repair and renovation work. While the council decided to reopen the Geraldine and Temuka libraries when the country moved to alert Level 2, it kept the Timaru library closed so repair work could take place. READ MORE:* Revamp to keep Timaru Library closed* Timaru library repair progressing well, council says* Leaking Timaru library has many structural problemsAt one stage, the council had thought of spacing the work out over 36 weeks, but instead it moved to fast track the repairs over a two-month period to help "stimulate the local economy". Mytchall Bransgrove/Stuff The Timaru public library has been closed since lockdown. Correspondence released to Stuff under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act in September showed the council considered floating the option of demolishing the library building.

Source: Stuff June 30, 2020 03:56 UTC