Community Consultation Bacchus Marsh Library Development

Bacchus Marsh Library DevelopmentCommunity ConsultationSECTION 2 – Primary Stakeholder Interviews2.4 In terms of design and functionality, stakeholders believe that thefollowing points represent what is good about the current facility• Central location.• Other than the location, not much else. The building is ugly, the space isdull, internally the facility doesn’t excite.• Well positioned, friendly and inviting.• Main street frontage. Good car parking. Located close to other facilities.• Clear view of counter, good layout (given limited space), prominentlocation, quiet spaces for reading.• Location (within the CBD), good wheelchair access.• The art space is important.2.5 In terms of design and functionality, stakeholders believe that thefollowing points represent what could be improved (or is unsuitable) inthe current facility:• The current facility is outdated and does not link with other services.• There is a real opportunity for shared use of resources.• The building is outdated, not inviting and doesn’t engage; could be morethan a library.• The facility currently operates in a traditional library model, that is, more ofa book store. A more contemporary model has the books at the back sothe focus is on multi use space which provides a lot more communityspace than a book store. This type of model adds to social andeducational experiences.• The building doesn’t generate a sense of new in terms of technology.• Out of date building. Restricted to less use due to opening times.• There is a division of services, no connectivity exists between existingservices.• The Historical Society is not ‘open’ and welcoming.• The current facility is ‘just a library’, it is not interactive. It needs to bemodernised and become more responsive.• Not enough visibility, poor signage and visual appearance.• Current facility is very small, provides no opportunity to ‘break out’ intoother spaces. The building is generally old and outdated.Page 12 of 47