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Lift off of the Friends Lift Project
As you know it was announced that the Friends had progressed plans to erect a lift for disabled users of the Library to enable them to access the upper floors. An Access Audit Report commissioned by the Friends had given such an installation prime importance. Of course, it will also assist ambulant disabled and senior citizens, as well as facilitating movement of material by the staff.
A Quantity Surveyor's estimate plus a site survey report shows a cost of some £130,000. We are most grateful to LloydsTSB Foundation for the Channel Isles which has conditionally granted support in the sum of £50,000. We have other pledges in the sum of £30,000 plus a sum of £10,000 earmarked from the existing funds of the Friends.
We are pleased to tell you that we have reached the first stage total and have completed the internal and external lift work.
We thank each and every one of you that has made this possible, from Falla Associates, F. Watson & Son and Otis lifts to all of the local companies and private individuals who have donated time, expertise and of course money.
What else is there to do
Within the Access Audit Reports that was commissioned by the Friends there were a number of additional items listed that would enhance the library to the widest group of users. We want to move towards the completion of that list and are looking to continue to raise monies which will enable other aspects of the Access Audit to be carried out.
So whether you are a member of the Friends or not, if you have an interest in enhancing the Library which is the Centre of Excellence for our island's cultural, heritage and genealogical studies. We are asking for to help, so simply email the Friends of the Priaulx Library today. We thank you for your help