Chichester Library to undergo four months of conservation work

West Sussex County Council said although some disruption is expected, the library in Tower Street will maintain its current opening hours and will not need to close.

The work will see the concrete ribs renovated and the original windows refurbished, as over the years water has seeped into the concrete building and caused the internal steel to rust and expand leading to ‘spalling’ which forces the concrete off. The original windows also need an overhaul to improve the way that they work, the council said.