Whitchurch Library will be closed until further notice following 'significant evidence' of deflection and cracking caused by RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) in the roof beams.
Whitchurch Library will be closed until further notice following "significant evidence" of deflection and cracking caused by RAAC in the roof beams.It comes as RAAC was discovered in parts of thewhich is operated by the Town Council, earlier this month – forcing it to close.However, Council leaders have announced there is"significant evidence" of deflection and cracking in certain areas of the library.
Dean Carroll, Shropshire Council’s cabinet member for assets and housing, said: “Closure of the library is a situation we have been trying to avoid but there is significant evidence of increasing deflection and additional cracking in certain areas of the library, and this has worsened following recent heavy rain.
The initial plan was for the Town Council to have a presence in the library, though this is no longer possible. Mike McDonald, Whitchurch Town Council’s Proper Officer said: “This is both unfortunate but unavoidable in the circumstances and we continue to work closely with our Shropshire Council colleagues.
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