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Lynchburg seeks $13.6M for main library renovation; staff cite failing infrastructure and rising tech demands
Summary
Library staff described a plan to renovate the Lynchburg main library to address failing roofing, sewer backups, outdated wiring and limited public meeting space. A council member cited a roughly $13.6 million project estimate; staff said the renovation would improve accessibility, meeting rooms and technology capacity.
Beverly, a library staff member, briefed the City Council work session on March 11 about a proposed renovation of Lynchburg's main library, located in the former Sears building at Pittman Plaza. She said the building has served as the main library for about 40 years in a repurposed commercial space and is showing signs of failing infrastructure, including roof problems, sewer backups, frequent leaks and wiring at capacity.
Why it matters: Beverly said the library provides services used by many…
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