QUESTION
What is the current status and details of the planned expansion of the Corona library branch?
1:07:11
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Dennis Walcott explains that the expansion will increase the Corona branch's floor area to around 16,000-18,000 square feet, with a construction budget of approximately $28.4 million.
- The project is currently in the front-end planning phase with the DDC (Department of Design and Construction)
- Plans include demolishing a neighboring house owned by the library to create more space
- A security fence will be erected around the expanded area for use by facilities teams
- After demolition and site prep, the renovation of the existing Corona branch will begin
Linda Johnson
1:07:11
And in Queens, the corona branch expansion?
Dennis Walcott
1:07:14
Sure.
1:07:16
Corona is increasing the building floor area by 7500 square feet to 16,000 square feet.
1:07:26
Probably maybe even closer to 18,000 DDC construction budget is roughly $28,400,000.
1:07:34
Current status is that DTC's front end planning unit is engaged in this process right now working with our folks.
1:07:42
DDC forecasts of substantial completion is to be determined.
1:07:46
Current plans for the lot to bulldoze a house that we own next door that will be torn down and leveled to the ground and then building a security fence so the space can be used by our facilities team as well as DDC's team, and then we'll start the renovation of Corona.
1:08:05
So it's in the front end and planning with it right now with DDC.
