December 2023
The construction of the underground services, commenced in November, are moving along as scheduled. The first concrete pour for the library is scheduled for early in the new year.
October 2023
Yarrawonga Library Community Fundraising Committee officially launched, with the Friends of the Yarrawonga Library donating $20,000 to start the fundraising venture.
The group aims to raise $230,000 by June 2024 to contribute towards the equipment, furniture and fit out for the new Library. Community donations are welcomed, visit the GV Library fundraising page for more information or to make a donation.
www.gvlibraries.com.au/event/!/133/event/new-yarrawonga-library-community-fundraising
October 2023
Sub Contractor, Ultra Project Solutions, has purchased the materials for associated drainage works to start for the library building.
The first section of the new build, between the Town Hall and Burkes Hotel, is anticipated to have all underground services completed before the new year.
August 2023
The new library site earth works, east of the Town Hall, are now complete, enabling a weight bearing bench for the concrete slab to be put in.
This construction methodology is being continued between Bourkes Hotel and the northern side of the Town Hall.
Once the weight bearing slab has been approved, the site drainage will commence.
July 2023
Work has now commenced on the Yarrawonga Library, you may have noticed some heavy machinery on site and lots of dirt.
The team are currently digging up the natural soil form the site, mixing it with gravel and rolling it back down to ensure a weight bearing bench can be achieved before the concrete slab is poured.
October 2022
The parallel car parks north on Orr St (along side of Town Hall Complex) will be closed for approx. 12 months commencing from 17 October 2022.
Please see site map below.
October 2022
Parking closed as construction commences:
February 2022
At an unscheduled meeting on 2 February 2022 Council voted to allocate an additional $1.2 million from cash reserves to the project budget. This will be sufficient to cover the costs of the entire project, including oncosts for both Stages 1 and 2.
Library tender awarded
2021
Yarrawonga Library Project Forges Ahead
Master plans for Yarrawonga Shire Hall/Library progressing well
2020
2019
Council supports low interest loan for Yarrawonga Library development
Moira secures loan for Yarrawonga Library development
Reference Group email Friday 30 August 2019
Reference Group email Monday 14 October 2019
2018
Yarrawonga Library - a catalyst to deliver more for all
Community groups to give feedback on exciting library options
Seeking community representatives for Yarrawonga Library
Last chance for feedback on future of Yarrawonga Town Hall
Community consultation needed for Yarrawonga Town Hall Precinct
Reference Group email Monday 1 October 2018
Reference Group email Tues 23 October 2018
Reference Group email Thursday 20 December 2018