A new chapter begins for Tamborine Mountain Library

Works under way on the refurbishment of Tamborine Mountain Library will see it more than double in size to create a vibrant community hub.

More than $2.14 million in funding from the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Local Economic Recovery (LER) Program to support areas impacted by the 2019 bushfires has contributed to the $4.03 million project taking shape on the site of the former IGA building, which was purchased by Scenic Rim Regional Council.

Mayor Greg Christensen said Council's vision for the library on Main Street was a vibrant community hub that not only held an increased range of books and electronic resources but also offered more meeting rooms, quiet study spaces, areas for children and young people, improved technology hubs with free internet and gathering places. 

"This is a landmark project which we are excited to see progressing," he said.

"The need for additional space to meet the requirements of the Tamborine Mountain community was identified in a 2016 review of Scenic Rim libraries and, when completed, the upgraded facility will provide a modernised and larger space that will meet community needs now and for the next 20 years." 

Planning for the new library space has been shaped by community feedback through a 'have your say' process completed in 2021.

The works now in progress are expected to take five months, weather and industry supply issues permitting, with April 2023 the expected completion date.

Most of the work will be carried out on the interior of the building, although there may be some noise impact to nearby residents and businesses, and parking in the area may be temporarily disrupted by construction vehicles at the site.

"Council is proud to deliver this project for our community and grateful for the funding assistance that has contributed to the library's refurbishment," Mayor Christensen said.

"The library upgrade reflects our commitment to maintaining and improving the Scenic Rim's infrastructure in line with the shared vision of the Community Plan for an accessible and serviced region."

LER assistance has been provided through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). 

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