Lwandle library is closed until further notice, following an attempted burglary over the weekend which resulted in the building being flooded.
COURTESY: City of Cape TownAccording to the City of Cape Town, the perpetrators gained
access through the ceiling to bypass the alarm and ripped out electrical wires
and also damaged water pipes.
COURTESY: City of Cape TownMMC for Community Service & Health, Francine Higham,
said staff members made the discovery on Monday morning when they reported for
work.
‘’This incident is incredibly disappointing, especially
considering the exciting developments in the pipeline for this library. Apart
from the cost to repair the damage to the library, the biggest cost is to the
community, who now have to travel much further to access our services, all
because of the actions of a few individuals. I call on anyone with information
about this incident and those responsible, to please report it to the South
African Police Service or the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre.’’
Higham says an initial assessment is under way to determine the extent of the damage caused by the incident, and to restore the electricity. Higham added that the break-in comes just weeks after the City announced a near R12 million upgrade project at the library.
COURTESY: City of Cape TownMeanwhile, patrons are encouraged to visit the Strand,
Gordon’s Bay or Somerset West library
Done by: Mitchum George
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