Dear Editor,
Congratulations on an excellent Editorial published in the Edition on 2nd April re the proposed relocation of Council Offices. I believe that Council should be seriously investigating your proposal and doing a cost analysis comparing the 2 proposals ( Dimmys vs Library).
The Library is a lovely, airy space that already has enclosed offices, a room where Council currently holds its meetings, ample space out back for Staff parking and room for expansion if needed in the future.
The Dimmy’s Building can easily be turned into a large library at minimal cost that is more accessible to residents. Do the grocery shopping then pop into the library & pick up a book. Residents that travel into town by bus have easier access to the library. The parking would be adequate, unlike with the proposed Council relocation which currently does not have enough parking space.
Moving the Art Gallery to the center of town would make it more accessible to residents & visitors alike. This might even translate into more sales of art works on display. With the extra space there might even be room for Artists to hold classes. Food for Thought.
Time to think outside the square
Susan Waters, Glen Innes,
