Library Construction Update

Two months into the project and the Naracoorte Library redevelopment is well underway.

Mossop Construction and Interiors have established a site office and quickly undertaken the internal demolition and civil construction works, with project activity now visible on both Ormerod and Smith Streets.

The construction snapshot so far includes:

• Construction site establishment and set up, including a site office and security fencing

• Internal demolition of the old Naracoorte Herald Building at 93 Smith Street Naracoorte

• Demolition of the wall to create a new walkway between the Town Hall and Library

• The start of civil works on Smith Street

• Toilet refurbishment in the Naracoorte Town Hall including an upgrade of the women’s toilets

• Structural steel manufacture

• Underground service connections cut in for sewerage, power and water

CEO Trevor Smart said he is pleased with the progress so far.

“Mossop and Council have focussed on getting the Town Hall works completed first, so the Town Hall is operational for the lead into Christmas and the pedestrian access from the street is improved. This will include a temporary access ramp out the front on Smith Street and a refresh of the foyer including new carpet and lighting”.

“Moving forward over the next few weeks the construction program will expand to include new footings for the new children’s area onto Ormerod Street and we will start to re-work the front façade on Smith Street for the new Library entrance.”

Parking at the front of the Naracoorte Town Hall will remain, with the disabled park being reinstated and a new car park created on Ormerod Street at the rear of the Town Hall. Overall parking concerns in the centre of town will be addressed as part of the Naracoorte Town Centre Rejuvenation Plan and more information on both the Library Redevelopment and the Town Centre Rejuvenation Plan can be found at yoursay.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au.

Looking ahead, the construction program is tracking for a December 2021 completion, pending any unforeseen Covid-19 related delays to the project.