Bargoed Chapel Library Refurbisment Project

Descriptions

Bargoed Town Centre is currently being redeveloped as part of a major £25 million Welsh Assembly Government and European funded initiative. Bargoed Library is being relocated to a new and considerably enhanced building and location as part of this programme of development. Hanbury Road Baptist Chapel, a 2* listed building, is being converted and extended to become the new permanent home of Bargoed Public Library whilst also including a Council ‘Customer First’ Centre and retained worshipping space. Bargoed and its surrounding communities require a ‘Hub’ Library facility offering a minimum space for public access of 450m2. A strong High Street location suitable to support the learning, information, and recreational needs of the whole community and appropriate for co-location with Customer First services is also a requirement. Hanbury Road Baptist Chapel has the potential to more than meet these requirements, offering a gross internal floor area of 1144m2, excluding worshipping area.The loose fit-out of shelving, soft seating, and possibly three staff information/reception desks must complement the significant listed building requirements associated with Hanbury Road Baptist Chapel. Detailed layout requirements, including furniture and shelving styles, have already been agreed with CADW and all interested partners as part of the 2* listed building approval process.Expressions of Interest and request for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire should be received no later than 12:00 noon on Friday 20 August 2010.Deadline for return of Pre-Qualification Questionnaire is no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday 26 August 2010.