AFTER years of public concern following the collapse of the roof at Amanzimtoti Library, there is finally positive news regarding the restoration of this important community facility. A large section of the roof collapsed in February 2019 during severe storm winds.

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On August 11, Ward 97 councillor André Beetge held an on-site meeting with representatives of the eThekwini Municipality’s Parks, Recreation and Leisure Department, officials from the Architectural Department and the appointed contractor at the library.

The contractor confirmed that work on the replacement of the roof is scheduled to commence before the end of August.

Beetge welcomed the developments, saying he was elated that the long-awaited restoration of the library is finally becoming a reality.

“We do, however, urge members of the public to exercise patience and refrain from interfering with contractors while work is underway. This is an active construction site and for their own safety, members of the public should not interfere with the contractors or conduct private inspections of the facility. Constant pressure from our office has brought us to the point where a little more patience should finally deliver the result that our community has been so long awaiting,” said Beetge.

He added that current indications are that the project will be completed within the 2026/27 financial year, with the facility expected to be accessible and operational for the public by no later than July 1, 2027.

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