Library group

Providing input about Berri’s planned Riverview Drive library is the top priority for six locals selected as members of a new council Advisory group.

Group members were selected from a strong field of 10 nominees for Berri Barmera Council’s new Library Services and Community Space Advisory Group.

The body is broadly aimed at examining and guiding requirements for the district’s community library services, plus future planning of a community hub.

However, its major immediate focus is providing input into the planning and development of the proposed location of Berri’s Public Library at 29 Riverview Drive.

The library will vacate the Kay Avenue facility it currently shares with the Berri Regional Secondary College by the end of December 2024. Council commenced the formation of its Library Services and Community Space Advisory Group in May, calling for nominees from the community.

The six chosen will form the committee alongside two elected members and two council administration staff, including one library staffer.

Council says members were chosen to provide a broad cross-section of the community, plus different areas of experience and expertise. The group’s community members are: Anne Chase, Stephen Whitehead, Michael Barnett, Helen Barney, Nicola Angouras and Coen Rover.

“We were very pleased with the group of people who put their name forward and we thank them all,” said Craig Grocke, Council’s manager – growth and activation.

“We deliberately chose a diverse mix of people for the group to ensure we got a broad range of views.”

Other key objectives of the Library Services and Community Space Advisory Group are to: - Provide input into the future planning and provision of a central community hub. - Assist Council with community and key stakeholder consultation where appropriate. - Optimise the involvement of the community in the review of needs and provision of library services and community space in the Berri Barmera area. - Act as a conduit between the Berri Barmera Council and community.

The new advisory group will meet as often as it dete rmines is necessary.

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