The site plans for the Commack, Kings Park and Nesconset Libraries were approved by the Smithtown Planning Board at their meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. This leaves one last bureaucratic hurdle for the Library at these three locations. The Town Building Department must issue building permits before the bidding process can begin. The Library has been planning on bidding all four buildings simultaneously in order to get the best price and to insure standardization of materials in all four buildings.
We are still awaiting approvals from the Village of the Branch. Village officials have expressed satisfaction with the plans for the Main Library, which is located within Village boundary lines. Bidding cannot begin, however, until the Library receives official approval from the Town and Village departments.
It is expected that the bidding process will take about two months and the construction should begin shortly after the contracts are awarded.
Library officials are excited that the project has been able to take advantage of historically low interest rates, reduced construction costs and environmentally friendly green technology while providing valuable construction jobs during these challenging times.
