Bellville Library resumes normal operations

03 April 2025

The library scaled back services for just under two months, while work got under way to address urgent ventilation issues.

The work to repair the library’s industrial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is ongoing, but the weather has cooled down, which means that the facility is now able to maintain required indoor air quality standards.
 
The HVAC suffered irreparable damage as a result of ongoing acts of vandalism over an extended period of time. Contractors have been on site for the past two months, to conduct repairs to address airflow and air quality problems.
 
Over the peak summer period, the library provided limited services, but its full service offering has since resumed.
 
'We want to extend our appreciation to patrons and the public at large for their patience and continued support during this period. Bellville Library is one of our flagship facilities, and the City has to ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards. The contractors will remain on site for a while still, but conditions have improved to the point that we can throw open the doors to the public at large, and resume business as usual.
 
‘I do want to take this opportunity to encourage the public to help us protect this, and other community facilities. We cannot afford more damage to our HVAC system, so if you see anything  suspicious, please do report it immediately, either to the South African Police Service or the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham.
 
Bellville Library is open to the public:
 
•       09:00 – 18:00 on Monday to Thursday
•       09:00 – 17:00 on Fridays
•       09:00 – 13:00 on Saturdays
 
 
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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office