Link to May 19 Vernon Broadcaster article.
Excerpt: This estimate was prepared by Himmel and Wilson, a library consultant firm, at the request of the library’s task force. The task force is in the process of putting together a project program statement for a new library. The task force reviewed the updates at their meeting Wednesday, May 12.
Viroqua has outgrown the McIntosh Memorial Library and library director Trina Erickson and the library task force are looking to partner with local organizations and businesses to create a multi-use library building.
"The biggest thing that we were waiting on is how much this is going to cost," Erickson said.
The report estimated the library will need 18,782 square feet, a slightly larger figure than previously proposed. At approximately $200 a square foot, the building is projected to cost $3.75 million.
An expanded parking lot, landscaping, construction contingency, furnishings and equipment, architectural fees, information technology and owner costs were also figured into the total estimated project cost of $5,677,782. These figures don’t factor in the possibility of partners sharing some of the costs.
Related articles:
Library building project update. (3/15/2010)
Viroqua's McIntosh Memorial Library Space Needs Study Update. (1/16/2010)
Viroqua's McIntosh Memorial Library Space Needs Task Force. (12/28/2009)
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