South Christchurch Library and Service Centre opening next Saturday
15 August 2003
Everyone is invited to attend the opening of the new South Christchurch
Library and Service Centre at 10am on Saturday 23 August.
Mayor Garry Moore will officially open the building, after which
the first book will be issued from the library and everyone will
have a chance to explore one of the most exciting Christchurch public
buildings
to have been constructed in recent years. Councillors, local MPs, community representatives and those involved
in the building project will also be part of the day’s activities,
which will include tours of the complex, entertainment and a chance to sit
back and soak up the atmosphere in this purpose built community facility.
The Learning Centre that is also part of the complex will be officially
opened in September. Construction of the $5.8 million Warren and Mahoney designed
building began in September 2002 and is being completed this month by
Mainzeal Property
and Construction. It will benefit 45,000 South Christchurch residents, by providing
an ultra modern library, Council Service Centre, meeting rooms,
a Learning Centre and the first café to be included in a South Island public
library. The picturesque site by the Heathcote River was formerly occupied
by the Beckenham Service Centre, which was demolished to make
way for the new building. Staff have been temporarily located at 148
Colombo St. Sustainability, a key theme of the complex, was requested by the
community during the Christchurch City Council’s consultation on the
building. Among its special features is a moat that cools air circulating
through windows as well as creating island like patio decks for library
readers to take their books in fine weather.
To see the other extraordinary features of the new South Christchurch Library
and Service Centre come to the opening on 23 August or join in one of the
many activities happening at the library during opening week.
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