Cape Town: Bellville Library resumes normal operations, as the city library scaled back their services for just under two months, while work has just gone under way to address urgent ventilation issues.
As per the latest reports received, the work to repair the City of Cape Town’s library industrial Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is under progress. Yet the weather has now cooled down, which means that the facility is now able to maintain the required indoor air quality standards.
Furthermore, the HVAC systems has suffered irreparable damage as a result of ongoing acts of vandalism over an extended period of time. The contractors have been on site for the past two months to conduct repairs to address airflow and air quality problems.
Considering the peak summer period, the library has provided limited services. They have also offered full service, since they resumed back.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Services and Health – Councillor Francine Higham said that they want to extend their appreciation to patrons and the public at large for their patience and continued support during the period.
Bellville Library is one of the flagship facilities and the City of Cape Town has ensured the compliance along with Health and Safety standards. The city contractors will remain on site and will stay to keep a close eye.
However, the conditions have improved to the point, from where they can throw open doors to the public at large and will resume business as usual.
Francine Higham also expressed her personal opinion and said that she desire to take this precious opportunity to encourage the local public helping them to protect this and other community facilities.
According to Higham she and her team cannot afford more damage to the HVAC system, so if they see anything suspicious, they are requested to report it immediately to the South African Police Service (SAPS) or the Public Emergency Communication Centre of the City of Cape Town.