Werribee Library will temporarily close to the public later this month as works ramp up on an exciting $7.4 million upgrade of the Wyndham Cultural Centre.
The library will be closed from 2 September until early 2025 while critical works are underway on the Wyndham Cultural Centre upgrade, which includes works within the library.
Wyndham City Mayor, Councillor Jennie Barrera, said Council would operate a shuttle service from the Werribee Library to the Hoppers Crossing Library at Pacific Werribee between 10am-4.30pm, Monday to Saturday, throughout the closure.
“The returns chute at Werribee Library will also remain open during this time,” Cr Barrera said.
“All other libraries remain open, or you can access a huge range of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, movies, TV shows and other online resources for free through Wyndham’s eLibrary.”
Cr Barrera said Werribee library would be closed for longer than originally anticipated due to the impact that construction to date has had on day-to-day operations.
“As well as significant dust and noise, it was discovered that the electricity and other services for the library and Wyndham Cultural Centre are inextricably linked, which has already resulted in multiple power and internet outages for the library,” Cr Barerra said.
“As a result, Werribee Library will be closed for longer than originally anticipated for the safety of the public and library staff, and to allow the Cultural Centre upgrade to occur smoothly and efficiently, without frequent disruptions to library operations.”
“The Wyndham Cultural Centre upgrade will deliver a transformed space that better meets the needs and expectations of exhibiting artists, audiences, users of the facility and the broader community.”
“This exciting project will relocate and revamp the gallery spaces, provide a new collection space for the visual art collection, and modernise and refresh the bar, foyer and amenities.”
“It will also provide a direct entry into Werribee Library from Wedge Street.”
“This upgrade is crucial to reflect the different ways art is made and enjoyed in the 21st century, and we’re looking forward to unveiling a new and refreshed Wyndham Cultural Centre in 2025.”
This Wyndham City project is being delivered with a $3 million funding contribution from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.
