Construction to begin on Wynnum's self-funded library

An artist's impression of the Library and Woolworths development at Wynnum. Photo: Supplied

It's the $4.25 million public library that will cost the ratepayers nothing to build in the long-run, according to the Brisbane City Council.

Wynnum's new library, expected to be open by February 2016, will be built on the former Wynnum Central State School site. Construction begins this month.

The funding model for the library will see the city's so-called future fund, the City of Brisbane Investment Corporation, combine with Woolworths to deliver the project.

An artist's impression of the Library and Woolworths development at Wynnum. Photo: Supplied

The corporation will own the 3000 square metre retail space below the library, which will be leased by Woolworths on a long-term contract.

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The 2000 square metre library is three times bigger than Wynnum's existing library.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said he would support commercial-council funding models for future developments in the city.

Turning of the sod at the Woolworths and Library development at Wynnum. From left, De Luca Corporation General Manager Nic De Luca, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Cr Krista Adams and Woolworths Queensland manager Michael Lange. Photo: supplied Photo: Ron Goodman

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