Use carpark for new Umina library

Our council is looking at library services.

There is currently a chance to expand the Umina Library into a full service community asset.

There is land available between Bullion St and Alfred St.

One quarter of the land would could replace the current library with a two story building over an underground car park.

There would be no loss of parking in the area.

The ground floor could replace the current library.

Upstairs could be a meeting room and, for part of the day, replace the tiny inadequate children's area in the current library.

The expanded toddler space could have a change room for mums and dads who need one.

At other times, community groups could use the space.

TAFE and the universities could present educational introductions.

With better lighting and video production, the library could extend hours into the evening a couple of nights per week to cater for commuters returning home after 5pm.

The JP session could be expanded to a dedicated desk with a full time display and a number of JP sessions to cover the wider range of hours.

Council should look at grabbing the opportunity while there is land available for development without having to demolish a house.

The existing library could be sold for redevelopment after completion of the new library.

Everyone benefits at a low cost.

Email, 24 MAY 2018

Peter Moulding, Ettalong