Dickson Library will be temporarily closed for two weeks across June and July while the library's public toilets are renovated to provide improved facilities for members and visitors.
To ensure the amenities are brought up to a modern standard, the toilet facilities at the front of the library branch will be given a major upgrade.
Three individual toilets, including one disability accessible toilet, will be upgraded. Works will include new toilets, sinks, tapware, tiling, door hardware, flooring, rails, repainting ceilings and new LED light fittings.
The library will be closed from Monday 23 June 2025 until Friday 4 July 2025 for the construction period.
The Dickson Library will re-open on Saturday 5 July 2025, however the new upgraded public toilet facilities will remain closed until Monday 7 July 2025 for final works and cleaning to be completed.
Should members of the public require toilet facilities, the nearest public toilets to the Dickson library are located behind the bus stop on Cowper Street.
Executive Branch Manager of Libraries ACT, Peta Harding, thanked the community for its patience and apologised for any inconvenience during construction.
"The two-week closure is required for the health and safety of staff and visitors due to the significant noise and dust anticipated." Ms Harding said.
"Additionally, the community room at Dickson Library will also be unavailable during the closure. Libraries ACT will contact people who have room bookings, and alternative options will be offered where possible.
"It is anticipated that the renovations to the toilets at Dickson Library will be completed during this two-week period however may be subject to change," Ms Harding said.
These upgrades are another example of the ACT Government investing in improvements at local library branches. Upgrades to the lift at Tuggeranong, Belconnen and Woden Library branches are due to be completed later this month.
Library members who prefer to use an alternative library during the upgrade works can find information about library locations and opening hours on the Libraries ACT website.
The community can stay up to date on these works and any changes to services by visiting the Libraries ACT website www.library.act.gov.au
