Alice Springs Town Council has opened public consultation for the proposal to construct a new $20 million purpose-built library in the city’s centre.
Set to be located at the Alice Springs Civic Centre, above the council’s car park, the facility will replace the city’s existing 40-year-old library that has outgrown its capacity, the council’s website notes.
“This central, accessible location allows council to deliver a modern facility that meets the needs of a growing, creative and connected community, while keeping the library firmly within the heart of town,” the council has said.
Their vision for the library includes more seating, study zones and collaborative spaces, and larger and more flexible areas for children’s programs. The new library will also meet contemporary accessibility and safety standards, support modern technology and digital services, and deliver a more comfortable, welcoming and spacious environment for all.
“A new library is not just about more room – it’s about creating facilities that match the needs and expectations of a growing, modern Alice Springs,” the council’s website states. “It is an investment in learning, connection, creativity, and the long-term future of our community.”
The library will be delivered by the Alice Springs Town Council and the Northern Territory government. As the project progresses and once the library finishes, Tourism Central Australia will occupy the current library building.
Before design work is finalised, the community is invited to have their say on their aspirations for the library and the town’s future on the council’s website.
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