We were thrilled to find out last week that we were recipients of a $500,000 grant through the Living Libraries Program (State Government). This money will go towards our multi-million dollar project at Anstruther Street, Echuca to develop our new Library and Community Hub facility.
The Minister for Local Government, Richard Wynne made the announcement on Tuesday March 18th in front of Mayor John Elborough, Council CEO Keith Baillie, Local Member for Rodney Paul Weller, Councillors Simpson, McDonald and Lawler, Library staff and invited guests.
The site will now begin to transform into a wonderful community facility. We are now up to the stage of choosing the architect for this project that will bring together a range of community groups,state of the art library facility and retail under one roof.
Over the next few months we will finalising the plans with the chosen architect, gathering the required permits and then tendering for a builder. Hopefully construction will commence by October or November. We are then aiming for mid to late 2009 opening. Keep your eye on this blog and other press releases with information about the project.
