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(EstateNewsWire.com, November 28, 2012 ) San Francisco, CA -- A presentation of the new Halifax, Nova Scotia, central library was given to the general public on Nov. 14. The unveiling featured a three-dimension virtual tour of the projects architectural elements and interior designs.
The session, which took place at Halifax’s Pier 21 immigration museum, featured many of the recommendations that had been included into the library’s following five consultation sessions with the public.
The project, which is currently budgeted at $55 million, replaces the current library at the corner of Queen Street and Spring Garden Road. According to designers, some of the public suggestions, while viable, could not be made.
Library staff noted that this was to be the final public interaction on the project prior to the new library’s grand opening, scheduled to take place sometime in 2014. Although feedback will still be welcome regarding the use for the structure, the last public comment about the design of the library has been considered.
According to Judith Hare, chief executive officer of Halifax Public Libraries, the meeting in Pier 21’s Heritage Hall included “some images of what it’s going to look like” and how to get around inside the building,” Hare said.
The library will have a book collection that is 50% larger than that of the existing library. It is also expected to have uses as a community center, including areas for performance space and other common-use areas.
Municipal planners have planned a $420,000 budget for the project’s public art component. Hare said artwork on display would be placed inside the new building, rather than having sculptures and other art pieces placed outdoors, too.
The project is being funded by three government departments. $23.7 million is being supplied by Halifax Regional Municipality, Ottawa is paying $18.3 million and Nova Scotia is contributing $13 million.
Hare said the existing library, built as a memorial to World War I and World War II casualties, does not figure into any immediate plans, but that could change. The 61-year-old building is owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality and Nova Scotia owns the land.
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