An Exciting Year Ahead!
Construction at the Georgetown Branch proceeds at a steady pace although the crew has been hampered by the damp weather, which has led to some very soggy soil conditions. The foundations for the extensions have been laid around the front (north), east and south sides and we can now imagine the shape of this spectacular facility. Staff have shifted their focus from the exterior design to confirmation of the interior design including the millwork (wooden pieces that are custom-made), paint colours, floor treatments, and furnishings. Residents will have a chance to share in the excitement when the detailed interior design is revealed on February 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Centre. In attendance will be the architects and staff who will be able to describe the many service improvements resulting from the re-construction and expansion. These include:
- room to house a greater variety of material
- more comfortable study, reading and conversation spaces
- more spacious, better appointed programming rooms
- more Internet stations
- a seniors' lounge
- a local history room
- small group study rooms
- and courtesy of the Friends of the Library, a double-sided fireplace
In addition, the facility will be universally accessible and will incorporate state-of-the-art 'green technology'.
We expect to take possession of the expanded Georgetown Branch in December 2012 but much will depend on the winter weather.
Monday, October 31, 2011
A Time of Great Change
Construction continues at breakneck speed as the Melloul-Blamey crew try to get as much done before the snow flies. Its hard to recognize the old Georgetown Library/Cultural Centre with just its bones showing!
The geothermal drilling is almost completed, along with demolition around the old loading dock area and the Church St entrance. Foundation walls will start on the east side (where the adult lounge area is to be located), with the crew working towards Market Street. All utility services will also be brought in from the Market Street side into the existing structure. In November, we will start to see foundations and steel where the Community Meeting Room used to be (which below will now have the washrooms for the Theatre). After the steel is erected in January/February, we can look forward to seeing the installation of the roof decking. This will be followed by the steel studs in preparation for the walls going up.
Audrey Holt, our Marketing/Communications Coordinator has been busy organizing atrwork which will be mounted on the hoarding on the Church St. side of the property. Eleven groups and twelve individuals will be submitting a painting on a panel of wood that in some way represents what the Library/Cultural Centre means to them. Before mounting, each panel will be covered with marine-quality varnish to protect it from the elements. Audrey will be receiving these panels up to the November 10th deadline. She has arranged to photograph each piece so it can be showcased on our website and if necessary,serve as a reasonable facsimile in case any piece gets damaged beyond repair. The idea is to have a ‘grand reveal’ of the beautified hoarding at the end of November, to which Members of Council, neighbours, staff and the press will be invited. If you have any questions about the community artwork project, please contact Audrey at Audrey.Holt@haltonhills.ca.
Construction continues at breakneck speed as the Melloul-Blamey crew try to get as much done before the snow flies. Its hard to recognize the old Georgetown Library/Cultural Centre with just its bones showing!
The geothermal drilling is almost completed, along with demolition around the old loading dock area and the Church St entrance. Foundation walls will start on the east side (where the adult lounge area is to be located), with the crew working towards Market Street. All utility services will also be brought in from the Market Street side into the existing structure. In November, we will start to see foundations and steel where the Community Meeting Room used to be (which below will now have the washrooms for the Theatre). After the steel is erected in January/February, we can look forward to seeing the installation of the roof decking. This will be followed by the steel studs in preparation for the walls going up.
Audrey Holt, our Marketing/Communications Coordinator has been busy organizing atrwork which will be mounted on the hoarding on the Church St. side of the property. Eleven groups and twelve individuals will be submitting a painting on a panel of wood that in some way represents what the Library/Cultural Centre means to them. Before mounting, each panel will be covered with marine-quality varnish to protect it from the elements. Audrey will be receiving these panels up to the November 10th deadline. She has arranged to photograph each piece so it can be showcased on our website and if necessary,serve as a reasonable facsimile in case any piece gets damaged beyond repair. The idea is to have a ‘grand reveal’ of the beautified hoarding at the end of November, to which Members of Council, neighbours, staff and the press will be invited. If you have any questions about the community artwork project, please contact Audrey at Audrey.Holt@haltonhills.ca.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Big Changes Ahead for the
Georgetown Branch Library
Over the next three months, you will see some significant and exciting changes to the Georgetown Branch Library and Cultural Centre. Most of the activity over the last few weeks has involved preparing the property for the next steps in re-construction, which include the following:
Geothermal Bore Hole Drilling
The drilling of the bore holes for the geothermal heating/cooling system will begin very shortly. With a total of 28 holes, drilled to a depth of 550 feet, we expect this work to continue until the end of September. Residents will be happy to note that the drilling itself does not generate a lot of vibration.
Foundation Work
While geothermal drilling is taking place, work will begin on the foundations on the east-side of the building (the side facing Main Street), creating the corridor connecting the Theatre to the Atrium. The packing equipment used in this process may cause some ground vibrations. Neighbours near to this area will receive more specific notice before this activity begins.
Reinforcing the Foundations
The foundations will require some reinforcement through either a shoring or underpinning process. The packing equipment used in this process, may cause ground vibrations. Again, those neighbours living closest to this part of the building will receive specific notice before this activity begins.
Demolition of the Front Ramp/Entrance
The ramp leading to the entrance on Church Street and the existing entrance will be demolished to make way for the new street-level entrance and Atrium.
The result, as you can see in the architect's rendering below, will be a much more visible, attractive and accessible entrance.
Intermittent Traffic Interruptions
During the work on the Church Street side of the building, residents may occasionally encounter interruptions to traffic flow as materials, equipment and vehicles are brought to the site. We apologize for any inconvenience these delays may cause, and are greatly appreciative of your patience.
Calling All Creative People!
Planning is underway for a community artwork project to beautify the hoarding on the Church Street side of the site. If you are interested in participating, please contact Audrey Holt at Audrey.holt@haltonhills.ca or (905) 873-2681, ext. 2528 for more information.
Going Green
In an effort to save paper and postage, we encourage anyone receiving this newsletter to consider receiving future editions via e-mail. Please send an e-mail to Barb Elliott at Barb.Elliott@haltonhills.ca if you wish to pursue this option.
On-site Contacts
As always, our on-site representatives from Melloul-Blamey are happy to answer any further questions you may have. Please feel free to contact:
James Simpson
Site Supervisor, Melloul-Blamey
Site Office phone: (519) 580-9451
Email: James.simpson@melloul.com
Mike Laurie
Project Manager, Melloul-Blamey
Phone: (519) 886-8850, ext 242
Email: mike.laurie@melloul.com
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Re-construction Begins at the
Georgetown Branch Library
We are pleased to report that re-construction at the Georgetown Branch Library has begun. Over the next few months, you will note some significant activity on the site, including:
Placement of the Hoarding
The hoarding and safety fencing have been placed around the site to secure the construction area. Attractive artwork, created by local artists and neighbourhood children, will be posted on the plywood hoarding along Church Street in the next few months. More information on how children can participate will be sent out shortly.
Decommissioning of the House
The house at 50 Market Street will be removed and the site will be cleared and made ready for construction.
Geothermal Bore Hole Drilling
As part of our plans to make the Georgetown Branch and Cultural Centre energy efficient, we will be installing a geothermal heating and cooling system. The first step involves drilling bore holes. These holes are drilled to a depth of 550 feet and are expected to take several months to complete.
Corridor Link between Theatre and Atrium
This vital link between the John Elliott Theatre and the new Atrium area will be constructed on the east-side of the building (the side facing Main Street). The packing equipment used in this process, may cause some ground vibrations. Neighbours near to this area will receive more specific notice before this activity begins.
Underpinning Placement
Some structural work will begin on the east side (the side facing Main Street) as the underpinnings of the foundation are reinforced. The packing equipment used in this process, may cause ground vibrations. Again, those neighbours living closest to this part of the building will receive specific notice before this activity begins.
Changes to the Existing Structure
The entrance ramp located in front of the building on Church Street will be removed. In addition, there will be some demolition work done within the building.
Area for Materials Delivery
Due to very limited space on the site, the Town will be allocating 12 parking spaces directly across from the Library/Cultural Centre in the Church St. parking lot. These spaces will be used to lay down materials temporarily when they are delivered, and to provide short-term parking for contractors. Contractors parking long-term will be directed to the new Edith St. parking lot.
On-site Contacts
As always, our on-site representatives from Melloul-Blamey are happy to answer any further questions you may have. Please feel free to contact:
James Simpson
Site Supervisor, Melloul-Blamey
Site Office phone: (519) 580-9451
Email: James.simpson@melloul.com
Mike Laurie
Project Manager, Melloul-Blamey
Phone: (519) 886-8850, ext 242
Email: mike.laurie@mellol.com
Georgetown Branch Library
We are pleased to report that re-construction at the Georgetown Branch Library has begun. Over the next few months, you will note some significant activity on the site, including:
Placement of the Hoarding
The hoarding and safety fencing have been placed around the site to secure the construction area. Attractive artwork, created by local artists and neighbourhood children, will be posted on the plywood hoarding along Church Street in the next few months. More information on how children can participate will be sent out shortly.
Decommissioning of the House
The house at 50 Market Street will be removed and the site will be cleared and made ready for construction.
Geothermal Bore Hole Drilling
As part of our plans to make the Georgetown Branch and Cultural Centre energy efficient, we will be installing a geothermal heating and cooling system. The first step involves drilling bore holes. These holes are drilled to a depth of 550 feet and are expected to take several months to complete.
Corridor Link between Theatre and Atrium
This vital link between the John Elliott Theatre and the new Atrium area will be constructed on the east-side of the building (the side facing Main Street). The packing equipment used in this process, may cause some ground vibrations. Neighbours near to this area will receive more specific notice before this activity begins.
Underpinning Placement
Some structural work will begin on the east side (the side facing Main Street) as the underpinnings of the foundation are reinforced. The packing equipment used in this process, may cause ground vibrations. Again, those neighbours living closest to this part of the building will receive specific notice before this activity begins.
Changes to the Existing Structure
The entrance ramp located in front of the building on Church Street will be removed. In addition, there will be some demolition work done within the building.
Area for Materials Delivery
Due to very limited space on the site, the Town will be allocating 12 parking spaces directly across from the Library/Cultural Centre in the Church St. parking lot. These spaces will be used to lay down materials temporarily when they are delivered, and to provide short-term parking for contractors. Contractors parking long-term will be directed to the new Edith St. parking lot.
On-site Contacts
As always, our on-site representatives from Melloul-Blamey are happy to answer any further questions you may have. Please feel free to contact:
James Simpson
Site Supervisor, Melloul-Blamey
Site Office phone: (519) 580-9451
Email: James.simpson@melloul.com
Mike Laurie
Project Manager, Melloul-Blamey
Phone: (519) 886-8850, ext 242
Email: mike.laurie@mellol.com
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
A Long Awaited Event-- Groundbreaking for the Georgetown Library/Cultural Centre Project
With the arrival of Spring and rejuvenation in the air, it seemed appropriate to host the Official Groundbreaking Ceremony marking the first step in the re-construction of the Georgetown Branch Library and alterations to the Cultural Centre. We were pleased to welcome Mayor Bonnette, Members of Council, Members of the Library Board, staff of the Library and Town of Halton Hills as well as our many neighbours and friends. It was truly a cause for celebration, and we are grateful for the opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for the many who have contributed to this project.
For more information, please follow the link below,generously provided by TV Cogeco.
http://www.tvcogeco.com/milton/gallery/tvcogeco-shows/3968-community-now/38928-hh-groundbreaking
With the arrival of Spring and rejuvenation in the air, it seemed appropriate to host the Official Groundbreaking Ceremony marking the first step in the re-construction of the Georgetown Branch Library and alterations to the Cultural Centre. We were pleased to welcome Mayor Bonnette, Members of Council, Members of the Library Board, staff of the Library and Town of Halton Hills as well as our many neighbours and friends. It was truly a cause for celebration, and we are grateful for the opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for the many who have contributed to this project.
For more information, please follow the link below,generously provided by TV Cogeco.
http://www.tvcogeco.com/milton/gallery/tvcogeco-shows/3968-community-now/38928-hh-groundbreaking
Come Check Out the Temporary Site!
I am pleased to report that our first month in the temporary site of our Georgetown Branch at 224 Maple Avenue has been very successful. With fresh paint and carpeting and some new colourful furniture (which will be accompanying us to the renovated/expanded facility when it re-opens in the Fall of 2012), patrons are once again able to enjoy our collections and programs. Thankfully, we have been able to accommodate all of the Internet stations, and other equipment such as the microfilm reader/printer and photocopier.
The temporary site also offers something new: two self-checkout stations. They are very easy to use and our staff would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate this convenient option. Introducing self-check technology does not affect our staffing levels-- it simply frees up our staff to provide patrons with the help they need.
Please note that access to our temporary site is at the back of the building (on the north side), where you will find signage directing you to the entrance. There is plenty of parking onsite. All the wonderful services and programs you have come to expect at the Church St. facility are waiting for you here: free Internet and wireless access, bestselling books, high quality magazines, the latest DVDs and CDs, computer games and outstanding children's programs. Were open and ready for you!
I am pleased to report that our first month in the temporary site of our Georgetown Branch at 224 Maple Avenue has been very successful. With fresh paint and carpeting and some new colourful furniture (which will be accompanying us to the renovated/expanded facility when it re-opens in the Fall of 2012), patrons are once again able to enjoy our collections and programs. Thankfully, we have been able to accommodate all of the Internet stations, and other equipment such as the microfilm reader/printer and photocopier.
The temporary site also offers something new: two self-checkout stations. They are very easy to use and our staff would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate this convenient option. Introducing self-check technology does not affect our staffing levels-- it simply frees up our staff to provide patrons with the help they need.
Please note that access to our temporary site is at the back of the building (on the north side), where you will find signage directing you to the entrance. There is plenty of parking onsite. All the wonderful services and programs you have come to expect at the Church St. facility are waiting for you here: free Internet and wireless access, bestselling books, high quality magazines, the latest DVDs and CDs, computer games and outstanding children's programs. Were open and ready for you!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Georgetown Branch Library is on the Move!
Temporary Site:
Sunday, March 20th is the last open day for the Georgetown Branch Library before moving to the temporary site. The Library will be closed from March 22nd until the week of April 12th in order to re-locate collections and furniture to the temporary site at 224 Maple Avenue. During the closure, you can enjoy a longer loan period; no fines will accrue until the Library re-opens. Any items on hold can be picked up at the new Acton Branch located at 17 River Street. You also have the option of suspending your hold requests until the Library re-opens at the temporary site; please visit our website at www.hhpl.on.ca for further information.
Due to the prohibitive weight of the shelving units, the public services part of the Georgetown Branch Library will occupy the lower floor of the temporary site. This floor has been refreshed with new paint and carpeting and made more accessible with a chair lift and a ramp to the children’s collection located on the stage area. The majority of the collection will be available for borrowing. In addition, we are able to accommodate all of the Internet stations and other equipment such as the microfilm reader/printer and photocopier. The same range of children’s programs will be offered although our capacity to present adult programs to large groups will be limited. An exciting feature of the temporary site will be the user-friendly self-check out stations. These stations have been been in place at the new Acton Branch for several weeks, and have been very well received.
Ground-breaking Ceremony
We look forward to seeing you at our Ground-breaking Ceremony to be held on Thursday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. Updated plans of the Library and Cultural Centre will be on display, and members of the design team will be available to answer questions. Light refreshments will be served. Please R.S.V.P. to Ms. Barb Elliott at 905-873-2681 Ext. 2523 by April 15th.
Pre-Construction Meeting
A pre-construction meeting with our neighbours has been set for the evening of Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held on the upper floor of the Library. The purpose of this meeting is to review specific concerns you may have about the construction process including issues related to noise, dust and debris, safety, traffic flow, deliveries and the staging of equipment. Staff from the construction management firm, Melloul-Blamey, are highly experienced in mitigating these issues, and in ensuring the least disruption possible to neighbourhoods. It will be an opportunity to introduce you to the key contacts for the project: Construction Manager, Mr. Mike Laurie and Site Supervisor, Mr. James Simpson. We look forward to seeing you there and again would appreciate it if you could R.S.V.P. to Ms. Barb Elliott at 905-873-2681 Ext. 2523 by April 15th.
Temporary Site:
Sunday, March 20th is the last open day for the Georgetown Branch Library before moving to the temporary site. The Library will be closed from March 22nd until the week of April 12th in order to re-locate collections and furniture to the temporary site at 224 Maple Avenue. During the closure, you can enjoy a longer loan period; no fines will accrue until the Library re-opens. Any items on hold can be picked up at the new Acton Branch located at 17 River Street. You also have the option of suspending your hold requests until the Library re-opens at the temporary site; please visit our website at www.hhpl.on.ca for further information.
Due to the prohibitive weight of the shelving units, the public services part of the Georgetown Branch Library will occupy the lower floor of the temporary site. This floor has been refreshed with new paint and carpeting and made more accessible with a chair lift and a ramp to the children’s collection located on the stage area. The majority of the collection will be available for borrowing. In addition, we are able to accommodate all of the Internet stations and other equipment such as the microfilm reader/printer and photocopier. The same range of children’s programs will be offered although our capacity to present adult programs to large groups will be limited. An exciting feature of the temporary site will be the user-friendly self-check out stations. These stations have been been in place at the new Acton Branch for several weeks, and have been very well received.
Ground-breaking Ceremony
We look forward to seeing you at our Ground-breaking Ceremony to be held on Thursday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. Updated plans of the Library and Cultural Centre will be on display, and members of the design team will be available to answer questions. Light refreshments will be served. Please R.S.V.P. to Ms. Barb Elliott at 905-873-2681 Ext. 2523 by April 15th.
Pre-Construction Meeting
A pre-construction meeting with our neighbours has been set for the evening of Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held on the upper floor of the Library. The purpose of this meeting is to review specific concerns you may have about the construction process including issues related to noise, dust and debris, safety, traffic flow, deliveries and the staging of equipment. Staff from the construction management firm, Melloul-Blamey, are highly experienced in mitigating these issues, and in ensuring the least disruption possible to neighbourhoods. It will be an opportunity to introduce you to the key contacts for the project: Construction Manager, Mr. Mike Laurie and Site Supervisor, Mr. James Simpson. We look forward to seeing you there and again would appreciate it if you could R.S.V.P. to Ms. Barb Elliott at 905-873-2681 Ext. 2523 by April 15th.
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