Topping out ceremony at Orpington's new library (From News Shopper)
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Topping out ceremony at library in College Square, Orpington
12:01pm Sunday 17th April 2011 in News By Robert Fisk
A TOPPING out ceremony has been held at Orpington’s new library to celebrate it being just a month away from opening to the public.
Work is almost complete on the £1.5m scheme in College Square which Bromley Council hopes will revitalise the area.
The existing library at The Priory, Church Hill, Orpington, will close at 5pm on April 30 and the new one in the ground and first floor of the council building at The Walnuts will open on May 16.
It is set to boast improved community facilities, including meeting areas and more reading areas, along with longer opening hours than at the current site.
Executive councillor for renewal and recreation Julian Benington said: “Even in this difficult economic climate we still need to invest in first class services for local residents.
“The opening for the new library is in sight.”
