Asbestos removal for Brierley Hill Library (From Halesowen News)

Asbestos removal for Brierley Hill Library

8:30am Tuesday 3rd January 2012 in Black Country News

BRIERLEY Hill Library will be closed next week to allow the removal of asbestos.

The High Street facility will be shut from Monday, January 9 after asbestos was discovered on the second floor.

Duirng the closure the housing office, which is located on the ground floor will remain open as normal.

Residents will also be able to call the Citizens Advice Bureau as normal but will not be able to visit during that week. Councillor Adrian Turner, cabinet member for housing, libraries and adult learning, said: “Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of all staff and visitors to the library. Although it is unfortunate the library has to close for one week, it is necessary to ensure the asbestos can be removed safely. There will be no risk for people choosing to visit the housing office during that week; it will be business as usual.”