Firwood Library closed for renovations
The area's ward councillor said he hoped the pool next to the library will also be repaired soon.
THE Firwood library in Greenwood Park has been closed for renovations and upgrades, the eThekwini Municipality confirmed in a press statement last week.
The statement reads that the library, situated at 97 Firwood Road in Redhill, will be temporarily closed for renovations and infrastructure upgrades from April 12 to June 30.
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“The public is urged to use alternative libraries while renovations are underway. Libraries close to Firwood include the Durban North Library, KwaMashu Library, Glen Ashley Library, and the Newlands East Library. Alternatively, the public can visit the Central Lending Library or the Prince Edward Library. The municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused.”
The area’s ward councillor, Bobby Maharajh, said he was most happy to hear the good news and disseminated the information to residents as soon as he was made aware.
“I am not sure exactly what the upgrades are but I am glad to hear that the library is finally receiving the much-needed improvement. This library has been around for a long time, and the upgrade is long overdue,” he said.
“It’s very popular among the youngsters who use it not only to borrow books but also to read, do homework and get assistance with schoolwork. It’s the boost that the community needed. I am hoping that it is the catalyst to getting the swimming pool (Firwood pool) repaired,” he added.
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