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COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN / Community Infrastructure 2016 - 2026
Library
The exis ng library is provided of a size and scale that is an adequate facility for the exis ng Palmerston community. It is noted that the library has a signi cant patronage level and does service communi es outside of the Palmerston LGA. Future growth within Palmerston and the role the library plays on a regional scale (servicing adjoining LGAs) should be considered in a future needs analysis for this par cular piece of Community Infrastructure. In the short term the exis ng provision appears adequate however in the medium to long term, expansion of the exis ng facility will be required to increase the oor area by some 300m2.
The need for expansion may be further accelerated should the residen al popula on within the city centre grow as development occurs and as the Holtze area begins to house residents. Residen al growth in the city and Holtze will place pressure on the facility to service the city popula on as a community space in addi on to the library. It is noted that there is intent in the short term for the
RECOMMENDATION
THE PROVISION OF AN EXPANDED LIBRARY FLOOR AREA TO BE DELIVERED IN THE LONG TERM TO MEET DESIRED STANDARDS OF SERVICE (DISTRICT)
constrained shape of the library lot to undergo a boundary realignment with the adjacent site to excise the library building and some parking to a lot size of approximately 2,200m2. Regardless of whether the resizing of the lot occurs, the constrained shape of the exis ng lot, encumbrances and exis ng car parking layout may restrict further ground level expansion.
1,450m2 1,750m2
Es mated Capital Cost (Expansion of Built Facility Only – Approx. 300m2) $919,000*13
1. Inves gate op ons for expansion on current site.
2. Con rm expected future patronage form rural areas.
3. Con rm quan ty (~300m2 to meet DSS) and expansion use type.
4. Delivery of expanded area.
13 RAWLINSONS – AUSTRALIAN CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK 2016 – 1.2.5 “LIBRARY, SUBURBAN” (DARWIN INDEX) * IF CONSTRUCTED ON GROUND FLOOR. DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR RETROFIT COSTS TO EXISTING BUILDING.
Site Area
GFA
Exis ng Provision (2016)
4,330m2
Proposed Provision (2026)
3,000m2
Ac on
Short Term (0-3 years)
Medium Term (3-7 years)
Long Term (7+ years)
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