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| The central library - asbestos concerns prompted closure |
THERE has been a delay in the re-opening of Grimsby Central Library.
It had been scheduled to take place midway through last month, but the doors have remained shut.
The library closed in November as a precaution after a routine asbestos inspection identified issues in the entrance foyer and on the ground-floor lending library.
The building is owned by North East Lincolnshire Council but operated by a partner-organisation, Lincs Inspire.
A joint statement issued on December 22 by the two organisations said: "Repair works are progressing well and we expect to reopen the library by mid-January.
"Thank you to all library users for their patience during the temporary closure.
"An update will be issued in the New Year when we will confirm the opening date."
The statement continued: "Our regeneration partner Equans and contractors carried out air sampling, and no risks have been identified that would cause concern to our staff, customers or partners who use the building."
It is understood that the plan for the library to reopen later this month, but there has been no official word.
In the meantime, the libraries in Cleethorpes, Waltham and Immingham are open as usual along with the online elibrary service.
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