Harrow Green has been appointed to manage a major project to redevelop the County Library at Haverfordwest during the spring of 2013.

In a series of moves, the current offices and library will be relocated to temporary accommodation and local council storage facilities to enable Pembrokeshire County Council to radically refurbish the existing building.

 

Harrow Green, a specialist in moving libraries, museums and archives, has been appointed to manage the sequential packing and moving of all book stock and library materials (some 1,900 linear metres), and the dismantling and erecting of existing library shelving. The contract was awarded following the submission of a competitive tender.

 

Furniture fitters will form part of the team to ensure all library racking earmarked for moving is clearly identified prior to dismantling to ensure that it can be assembled swiftly in the new premises and stock unpacked and relocated. Library staff are working with Harrow Green to ensure continuity of service during the move.

 

Records office too

Harrow Green will also move the Pembrokeshire Record Office to its new home in Haverfordwest. Work preparing for the move has been going on for several months at the Record Office - based in Haverfordwest Castle - while maintaining a public service for historical research. 

 

Neil Phillips, Project Co-ordinator for Pembrokeshire County Council, said: “Harrow Green was appointed on quality and cost following a competitive tender. They came highly recommended for their experience in handling old and valuable material, so we are confident the move is in safe hands.”