The 50-year-old building closed again on April 3 for air quality testing. Auckland Libraries said that testing had now come back clear and had been peer-reviewed and validated by an air hygienist, who also works with WorkSafe. Library users could be assured there is no risk to their health and safety, the blog post said. Repairs to the roof are expected to last until the end of 2021. It will be replaced to restore its waterproof layer, which involves breaking off the concrete surface, then grinding away the old waterproof membrane. Meanwhile, Auckland Libraries said research services will operate from level one for the foreseeable future, while some community programmes have moved to Ellen Melville Centre in Freyberg Square and some services have moved online.
Auckland Central City Library closed until further notice after building issues
3 Apr, 2021 04:35 AM
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Auckland s Central City Library has closed its doors this week as its roof is fixed. Photo / Google Maps
Auckland s Central City Library has closed its doors this week as its roof is fixed. Photo / Google Maps
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Auckland s Central City Library has closed its doors this week as its roof is fixed.
The waterproof layer on the surface of the 50-year-old building is being replaced, which involves breaking off the concrete surface, grinding the old waterproof membrane and laying a new one.
There are several layers on the roof of the Lorne St building and the project is expected to take until the end of the year.
Source: Auckland Council
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