Hervey Bay Library & Admin Building Inc Disaster Resilience Centre

Changes to the design for the new Hervey Bay Library and Fraser Coast Regional Council Administration Centre will deliver about $5.4 million in cost savings.

At its December 2022 meeting, Council endorsed the cost savings recommended from a “value management exercise” designed to keep the project within budget while still delivering the economic and social outcomes sought for the community.

The changes to the project brief include removing one level of basement, minor reductions in the floor plan, modifying the glazing, reducing shade screening and reducing interior finishes.

While the removal of one level of basement will reduce car parking at the building, Council has already approved the development of a new car park near the existing library and Hervey Bay PCYC, and is continuing to consider additional on street parking options in the area.

Council is also in discussions with a third party on a joint venture project to deliver a multi-storey car park in the Hervey Bay City Centre.