Hornsby Library Short Term Expansion

Transforming Hornsby Shire

Major projects

HORNSBY LIBRARY SHORT TERM EXPANSION

Estimated completion date % Complete Total funding allocation Development Contributions component

Grants component Budget 2020/21 Actual Life to Date

Aug 2021 80% $4,497,183 $2,700,000 $1,797,183 $2,700,000 $3,430,824 Hornsby Library is undergoing a significant makeover, becoming larger and more attractive. A brand new children’s area, along with new spaces for events and computer sessions, the creation of a makerspace where people can undertake classes in various crafts such as jewellery making or coding with robots, as well as rearranging the various collections and adding more power points so people can use their laptops and other devices more conveniently, are just some of the changes that will be made.

Status update

During the year, Council undertook a major makeover to the Hornsby Central Library, including internal alterations and fit out, making the Library larger and more attractive. Stage 1 has now been completed. The alterations included a new children’s area, along with new spaces for events and computer sessions, the creation of a maker-space where people can undertake classes in various crafts such as jewellery making or coding with robots. Other improvements included rearranging the Library’s collections; adding more power-points so people can use their laptops and other devices more conveniently; minor external works and installing a business identification sign. The upgrade has resulted in a Library that has more places to meet, is a more flexible space, has a larger children’s area, larger meeting spaces and is lighter and airier. Stage 2 works have been delayed due to required roof strengthening works. This is due for completion the end of August 2021.

Transforming Hornsby Shire

Major projects