Lee Board of County Commissioners voted today to award BSSW Architects, Inc. an architectural services contract for renovations to the South County Regional Library.
The planned renovations include an automated material handler, upgraded building systems, reconfiguration of the interior to better serve the public and staff, ADA upgrades, a new roof and site improvements.
BSSW Architects, Inc. will provide professional architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services. There will be multiple opportunities for public input during the 11-month design process.
After completion of the design and bidding process, the Board will vote on the construction contract at a public meeting. The project is expected to be completed in 2024.
The South County Regional Library became the County’s first regional library in 1996. Due to the age and configuration of the building, renovations are needed to provide Estero with a library better suited to meet current needs. During fiscal year 2018-19, the South County Regional Library saw more than 229,000 visitors and checked out over 534,000 items.