​Works have begun on the new library at Ballisk House in Donabate, Fingal, ahead of opening to the public later this year.

Vision Contracting were appointed last December to carry out the refurbishment works on Ballisk House and went on site at the end of January to commence phase one of a two phase project.

Phase one will deliver a contemporary library with children's and young adult areas on the ground floor of the building. The installation of wheelchair accessible lifts will provide access to the adult lending area and a library events space on the first floor.

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Planning has begun for phase two of the project which will consider the addition of an extension to the building to further enhance library facilities.

The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh, said: "I am delighted that the contractor is on site and work has begun on Donabate's new library which, when opened, will offer so much more to the local community than just books.

"The move from its present location in the Community Centre will also free up significant space which can now be used by different groups on the Donabate peninsula."

The development of the new public library at Ballisk House is one of a number of projects being undertaken by Fingal County Council that will enhance the provision of community facilities in the Donabate area as envisaged under the Donabate Framework Plan and the Capital Programme agreed by the elected members of Fingal County Council last October.