Library Expansion Cost Less Than Expected

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Fairhope, Alabama 

Update January 2024: This project had to be re-bid due to mistakes made the first time.

Update: The Friends of the Library organization raised funds for this project; most was donated by the Single Tax Corporation and city.

 



SECOND FLOOR REMODEL

Witherington Construction of Daphne was the low-bidder selected from among three submitted for the long-awaited second floor expansion project -- for just over $827K, according to library board members.

The plan include a major expansion of "teen/youth space" upstairs with "maker space" and rooms for library technical services and the Friends of the Library support organizations.

Mott MacDonald is the architect; construction could begin early next year.

 

2nd floor plan.

 

Location: Fairhope, AL 36532, USA

Comments

Anonymous said…
First priority should be to update and rehab the book collections. Now worn and dated.
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Anonymous said…
“It’s not over till it’s over “ on cost over runs
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Anonymous said…
So the city is going to pay in theory unless prices go up. Approx $ 827,000 for expanded youth area, library staff area and private library group area. All to replace the once rented space that paid money into the city. Sounds like a fair trade :) Is their room for a Dunkin Donuts at least ?
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Publisher said…
No. The bulk of the cost was provided by the Single Tax Corporation and other private donations. The city itself gave about $300K.
Monday, December 11, 2023
Anonymous said…
Library use to rent out space on second floor at a positive to the city. Now per Publisher the tax payer is going to Pay at a negative $ 300k + inflation when job completed. What did the taxpayer get. Expanded youth area and space for library staff/clubs. It would still be nice to see a Dunkin Donuts :)
Monday, December 11, 2023
Anonymous said…
And the cow jumped over the moon
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Anonymous said…
They ought to give Single Tax Corp. back some of the money they provided.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Anonymous said…
Library venues will still be available for rent during and after 2nd floor construction.
Friday, December 15, 2023
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