FAQs

The review began in spring 2023 and is expected to finish in winter 2023/24.

The review will identify potential options to improve the West Kildonan Library. Improvements could include building upgrades to meet building code and accessibility requirements, as well as improvements for service and amenity changes based on feedback from the community.

Council adopted the the Library Facility Redevelopment Strategy (LFRS) on January 29, 2013. The LFRS found that the West Kildonan Library no longer meets service needs. This includes universal accessibility standards and environmental requirements.

The City assessed the building to understand what work is needed and how much it will cost. We developed three improvement options with Class 4 (-30% to +60%) cost estimates. The cost estimates range from $6.3 million to $10.7 million. Improvements will be subject to Council approval and funding.

Council approval of the recommended option and funding is required before construction begins.

Yes. On January 9, 2023, the Standing Policy Committee on Property & Development approved the designation of the West Kildonan Library to the list of municipally designated historical resources. More detail on the history of the library can be found here: List of Historical Resources - Planning, Property and Development Department - City of Winnipeg

West Kildonan Library is located at 365 Jefferson Street.

Council rejected moving the West Kildonan Library to a new leased location in 2022. The West Kildonan Library Feasibility Study will look at potential options to improve the existing library.

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