The 30-year-old community centre and library will temporarily close for upgrades. Photo: Wollongong City Council.
Corrimal District Library and Community Centre will be closed for about four months for upgrades and maintenance work.
Hireable spaces, the library and community programs will not be available during the closure.
The library will be closed from Friday 8 May and the community centre from Monday 11 May. The building is expected to reopen in September.
Work on the 30-year-old centre will include replacement of the ageing heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, new hall flooring and dividing walls, upgraded lighting in the library and Grevillea Hall and refurbishment of toilet amenities.
Wollongong City Council’s Infrastructure and Works director Joanne Page said coordinating multiple projects during a single closure minimised disruption, reduced long-term costs and kept community facilities safe, functional and fit for purpose into the future.
“We prioritise the maintenance and renewal of community facilities by focusing on safety, accessibility and the services people rely on most,” she said.
Staff have been working with regular user groups to find alternative venues and community members are encouraged to use one of council’s other community spaces during the closure period.
Library customers are encouraged to reserve and collect items from one of Wollongong City Libraries’ six other locations, with the nearest libraries at Wollongong and Thirroul.
For more information, visit Wollongong City Council.
