In 2019 significant structural work on Stoke Library was completed under a building consent with specified conditions including a 5-year limit. In 2023 an agreement for extension of another 20 years was reached, with staged upgrade work to be undertaken by Nelson City Council.
The final remaining stage of the building consent extension agreement is replacing the aged and damaged roofing iron.
The purpose of this project is to future proof this valuable community asset and ensure continued operation of the library. The works will be planned to minimise the disruption to library users.
Stage 2 - Beginning soon
Will the library stay open?
Yes! The library will be open 1pm – 5.30pm Monday to Friday and normal weekend hours. The book drop will remain available at all hours.
What upgrades are next?
Stage one replaced the existing skylight panels and installed a new ceiling. Stage two will replace the remaining exterior roofing, remove the wooden pergola and remove the archway connecting the building to the toilet block.
Why is Council replacing the roof?
The roofing iron is 30 years old and has reached the end of its functional life. It's also the final part of
the building consent extension agreement phased work. Maintenance work was completed on the roof five years ago. This work is to replace the roofing iron.
What will happen?
Scaffolding will be installed around the library as contractors work in sections. They will remove the old roofing material and replace with a new roof.
Will it be noisy?
To mitigate noise, the library will be operating at reduced hours. Contractors will complete noisy work in the morning with the library opening in the afternoon.
Will Small Times still run?
Small times will be held at Nightingale Library.
How long will this take?
This work requires 3 months to complete but is weather dependent work. If there is an unexpectedly windy and rainy summer, this work is likely to take longer.
Stage 1 - Complete
Will the library stay open?
Yes. The library and book drop will remain open.
What is Stage One?
Contractors will replace the existing skylight panels with corrugated iron roofing, install a new ceiling and lighting too.
What will happen?
A scaffold mezzanine will run the length of the library. This will be wrapped to limit noise disruption and prevent dust or objects falling
Will it be noisy?
Construction noise is expected. Any major disruptive tasks will take place outside normal library hours when possible. Disposable earplugs will be available.
