Southwark Council says the £14m Canada Water Library's leaking roof caused timber to rot.
Southwark Council said in a cabinet report that leaks from the mineral felt roof on Canada Water Library caused timber to rot and external cladding panels to detach from the walling.The council dubbed it a super-library when it opened in 2011, boasting a stock of 40,000 books, CDs and films.
In the cabinet report, the council said there had been a "failure of the roof system to keep water out of the building". "We remain committed to investing in our libraries to ensure they continue to meet the needs of our residents.
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