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21/04/2006
Government plans unveiled for £2 million state of the art library in Antrim
The government has today unveiled plans to build a £2 million state of the art library for the town of Antrim.
Making the announcement earlier today, Libraries Minister, David Hanson said: “Since the beginning of 2005 Antrim Library has been located in temporary premises in a retail unit in the town centre. This is far from adequate in the 21st century and does not permit the full range of library services to be provided.
“I am committed to delivering improvements in Northern Ireland’s library services and am pleased to be able to announce the provision of over £2 million for a new library building on a site in Railway Street.”
Mr Hanson added: “The provision of this new facility underpins government’s commitment and symbolises our vision of a new library service fit for the next generation. Libraries should be customer focused, inviting and welcoming and as well as making a valuable contribution to lifelong learning and social inclusion.”
The Minister continued by saying that the public library service plays an important part in people's lives and for that reason, he has been involved in discussions to come up with a way to deliver a library service to reflect modern day needs.
David Hanson concluded that as a result of the discussions, the government will be publishing a policy framework which will underpin and guide the development and delivery of a modern, affordable library service which will meet the needs of both individuals and the community.
(EF/CD)
Making the announcement earlier today, Libraries Minister, David Hanson said: “Since the beginning of 2005 Antrim Library has been located in temporary premises in a retail unit in the town centre. This is far from adequate in the 21st century and does not permit the full range of library services to be provided.
“I am committed to delivering improvements in Northern Ireland’s library services and am pleased to be able to announce the provision of over £2 million for a new library building on a site in Railway Street.”
Mr Hanson added: “The provision of this new facility underpins government’s commitment and symbolises our vision of a new library service fit for the next generation. Libraries should be customer focused, inviting and welcoming and as well as making a valuable contribution to lifelong learning and social inclusion.”
The Minister continued by saying that the public library service plays an important part in people's lives and for that reason, he has been involved in discussions to come up with a way to deliver a library service to reflect modern day needs.
David Hanson concluded that as a result of the discussions, the government will be publishing a policy framework which will underpin and guide the development and delivery of a modern, affordable library service which will meet the needs of both individuals and the community.
(EF/CD)
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