Werribee Library will temporarily close to the public as works ramp up on an $7.4 million upgrade of the Wyndham Cultural Centre.
The library will be closed from September 2 until early 2025 while critical works are under way on the Wyndham Cultural Centre upgrade, which includes works within the library.
Wyndham mayor Jennie Barrera said the 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.”
Cr 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,” she 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 council was looking forward to unveiling the refreshed Wyndham Cultural Centre in 2025.
“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,” she said.
“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.”
