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Excellent aim for library
By editor | 06 Jan, 2010
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Work has started on the Library of Birmingham project, which is aiming to achieve a BREEAM excellent rating. Mike Whitby, Leader of Birmingham City Council, launched the start of building work at the site on Centenary Square. He said: “Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the city. We are on course for delivering a world-class library for 2013. We have brought together the finest contractors, architects and library professionals to deliver this iconic landmark that will set new standards for a library’s place in the 21st century, acting as a social, cultural and learning hub."

In 2009, following archaeological investigations on the site, testing was successfully carried out for an aquifer ground source cooling system. Other environmental features include a brown roof and two green outdoor terraces to support biodiversity, CHP technology and energy-efficient lighting systems and controls.

Planning approval was granted for the project at the end of November 2009 before final Cabinet approval on 14th December gave the go-ahead for construction to commence. Carillion Piling is the first subcontractor to start on site, undertaking the ground works in the initial phase of the build project that is due to complete in 2013.



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