Parkwood Neighborhood

Information on New Library on Hausman Road

John Igo Branch

John Igo Branch Library (previously Hausman Road Branch Library)
Description: Construction of a new branch library (approximately 16,000 square feet)

Funds:

1999 Bond Election: $2,807,728

2003 Bond Election: $50,000 to support an alternative energy source/environmental demonstration project and $1,180,000 for additional square footage to provide increased community meeting room space, computer labs, additional office space, and library enhancements.

Location/District: Construction address 7938 W. Hausman Road, a 24-acre site near the intersection of Hausman and Woller Roads/ District 8

Official address: 13330 Kyle Seale Parkway

City Architect: Chester Slimp

Project Architect: Rehler Vaughn & Koone, Inc.

Design Enhancement: James Hetherington

Construction Contract: F.A. Nunnelly Company

Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2007

Estimated Opening Date: Late Fall/Winter 2007

The City Council awarded the construction contract to F.A. Nunnelly Company on June 29. Much of the site work is now completed, and the foundations and floor slab are complete. The steel framing for the building is in place, and the siding panels are being installed. The project is making substantial progress and is on schedule for completion around November 2007.