Friday, October 22, 2021

One million rand Library launched in Mossel Bay

Western Cape MEC of cultural affairs and sport Anroux Marais, alongside the acting executive mayor of the Mossel Bay Municipality Alderman Dirk Kotza, aswell as department officials have opened a new library in Brandwag.

The library is centrally located within the community, in order to allow access for all, and is valued at just over R1 million.

In a statement released, the Western Cape Government said the library boasts a book stock of 3 535 copies, worth R317 389.36; ICT equipment worth R49 516.07; and its infrastructure cost of R650 000.

MEC of cultural affairs and sport Anroux Marais and acting executive mayor Alderman Dirk Kotze have said that public libraries highlight the cultural, educational and recreational aspects of the library services, offered by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport,and they have prioritised increasing the number of facilities available, as libraries serve as the hub of gainful opportunities in communities, across the province.


Done by Lizeka Tsotetsi

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