Dumfries and Galloway Council has announced that major works are due to begin at Ewart Library in Dumfries on Monday, 07 January.

Maintenance works will take place over the next few months and will involve periods of full and partial facility closures.

The work to be undertaken includes:

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• Removal and restoration of the stain glass window situated to the rear of the original building. This includes a specialist removing the window and taking it from site to carry out restoration works

• Replacement of damaged sandstone mullions on a like for like basis

• Removal of the polycarbonate roof lights above the lending area and replacing with more sympathetic roof light

Work will start on 07 January and are expected to be completed by Friday 15 March.

Phase 1 closure: The full facility will be closed on Tuesday 08 and Wednesday 09 January for the first phase of works.