Everton Park library set for major upgrade after 2020 Brisbane City Council election

A north side library stands to get a major upgrade no mater which party wins control of Brisbane City Council this weekend. But who is offering the best deal?

The current Everton Park library. Source: Google Maps

Users of the Everton Park library look like being winners at this weekend’s council election.

The LNP has promised a new $10 million library if it retains control of Brisbane City Council, while Labor has promised a $2 million upgrade, with the possibility of more after that.

Councillor Tracy Davis (LNP, McDowall) said a new Everton Park library would provide more space through community meeting rooms and offer a bigger range of library activities and events.

Her Labor opponent, Liam Culverhouse said the commitment was “well and truly” overdue.

Mr Culverhouse said Labor would spend $2 million on an upgrade but that may be increased “down the track” if it took control of the council.

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Cr Davis said the council had already purchased land at Fallon Park, which adjoined the library, to expand the park as part of the Green Future Fund. There would also be a new entry into Fallon Park from South Pine Rd and $500,000 of new playground and park facilities.

Mr Culverhouse said Labor had committed to upgrade the library during the 2016 election campaign.

“After 16 years why now, a week before the election, have they brought this out?”

“I’m amazed it’s taken 16-plus years and the councillor petitioning herself to get it done,” Mr Culverhouse said.