New lift in historic Falkirk library set to open five years after funding agreed

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Community activists can't understand why it has taken so long to install a lift that will make the library's upper floor accessible

A new lift to make Bo'ness Library more accessible should finally be ready in May - five years after funding was granted for the project.

“News of the upstairs re-opening at Bo’ness Library is welcome,” she said. “However, the delays involved in this project are of concern. The project was agreed in 2019 when funding became available from a £50 million fund to help boost town centres.When asked about the long-awaited project, Falkirk Council said: "The community-led Bo’ness Library Accessibility Project will improve the accessibility for all members of the local community via the introduction of a platform lift providing access to the upper floors and meeting rooms.

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