| BALMAIN LIBRARY & TOWN HALL RENEWAL
Dear Resident,
I’m excited to inform you that work has commenced on revitalizing the Balmain Town Hall and Library.
Inner West Council is investing approximately $4 million to bring you this project.
This work will bring the library up to contemporary design standards and refurbish the building to improve the customer experience for children and families.
Re-enlivening the Town Hall will help convert it into a modern public performance venue for local artists and musicians.
These works are part of the $10.4 million investment Council has allocated to buildings this year.
The library will remain open during construction but close occasionally for public safety reasons.
Council buildings are assets owned by the whole community. Many provide services to local people of all ages and programs to help disadvantaged people.
Council is committed to improving the quality and access of these vital community hubs.
For more information on this project, including schedule, potential impacts on services and contact details, please see the reverse of this page.
Yours sincerely,
Darcy Byrne
Inner West Mayor
BALMAIN LIBRARY AND TOWN HALL RENEWAL
Council has engaged a contractor and works will commence on 29 January 2024 for completion by August 2024 that will include:
• Restoring the beautiful heritage façade and tower stairs
• Renewal of the town hall kitchenette and bathroom amenities.
• New connection to the Balmain Town Hall meeting room for better library use.
• New front library desk, bookshelves, joinery, and furniture
• New automated glass sliding door to the main library entrance for better access.
• Painting throughout the Town Hall auditorium
• A new roof, renewal of electrical and lighting services.
The contractor generally works from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday and 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays.
A Works Zone will be established along the front of the building to set down materials and safely remove building waste.
Balmain Library
During the works, the library will generally remain open to the public. There may be a need to close the library for short periods. Council will make every effort to maintain a continued service and provide advance notice of any change to services.
Venue Hire
During the period there will be no venue hire. Please speak to staff about alternative venues.
Balmain-Rozelle Occasional Care Centre
This centre will remain open, and there will be safe pedestrian access. Parents and Carers should allow additional time for drop-off and pick-up.
Public Toilet and Kathleen Hamey Balmain Glasshouse
These amenities will remain open.
For updates
Please contact Council Officer Stephen Iacono, Property Project Manager, 9392 5150.
Please follow Council’s website and social media for service and project updates.
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