We are redeveloping the Chilwell Library. The library will be closed for around 8 months, from 29 June 2025.
Project overview
The Chilwell Library is located in Sladen Park, Russell Street, Newtown on Wadawurrung Country.
We are working with Geelong Regional Libraries and the Chilwell Library Group to undertake a significant redevelopment of the Chilwell Library.
The redevelopment is centred on making sure that Chilwell Library remains an intimate and community-focused facility, improving integration with the park and providing additional spaces for broader community use.
We thank the Victorian Government for the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program grant of $150,000 towards the redevelopment.
The library will be closed from 29 June 2025 until around April 2026.
During this time, you’re welcome at other library
locations including:
- Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome), 51 Little Malop Street Geelong
- Geelong West Library, 153A Pakington Street Geelong West
- Belmont Library 163 High Street, Belmont
- Highton Library at Roslyn Road (corner Belle Vue Avenue), Highton.
Timeline
Community engagement closes
2022
Data collated and analysed
2022
Detailed design development
2023
Construction tendering
2024
Funding project partners