Westfield Knox upgrade: Work begins on new Knox Library

The transformation of Westfield Knox continues, with a “garden room” and lounges part of a new community space in the former Myer store.

Perfumes and clothes are out, and books and computers are in, with work set to begin on a new library at Westfield Knox, in the space formerly occupied by Myer.

Knox Council has revealed the 2000sq m library will include a garden room, computer area, meeting rooms, desk spaces, quiet study booths, lounges, a youth area and children’s area.

The new library will be double the size of the old branch, taking up half of Level 3 of the former Myer department store.

The garden room coming to the new Knox Library. Picture: Knox Council

The new space will include meeting rooms and study booths.

Construction work is set to begin on the huge new space.

The Westfield Knox redevelopment also includes a new basketball court.

Knox City Council Mayor Susan Laukens said the council expected the new library to attract a whole new clientele.

“Having a library with extended trading hours, located in a thriving shopping centre and close to plenty of parking will make it even more convenient for people to visit,” she said.

Cr Laukens said the new library would be a contemporary space where people could meet, read, study, work or just relax.

The state government is contributing $450,000 towards the $3.65m project.

The $355m upgrade of Westfield Knox also includes a new basketball court, Aldi and Woolworths, with stage 1 set to open in December.