After months of decarbonisation works by Camden Council its great to see it open to the public. Cllr Shiva Tiwari attended the reopening, which he had worked hard to ensure happened.
■ Huge cut in CO₂ emissions − Now completed these measures will prevent the 9 tonnes of CO₂ emissions a year, totalling 190 tonnes over the project’s lifetime, the equivalent to the carbon released by driving a petrol-powered car 500,000 miles.
■ Situated within a conservation area West Hampstead Library was originally opened to the public in 1954. It was selected by Camden for its decarbonisation project. Camden decided that the three most effective conservation measures were:
■ Replacement of the original single-glazed timber and metal windows with double-glazed units, keeping with the existing window design to maintain the heritage of the building.
■ Replacement of the dated gas boiler system with an air source heat pump which provides more efficient heating.
■ Replacement of all non-LED lighting with new LED fittings, which will save in electricity costs and minimise future replacement of light fittings.
■ As Shiva stated, 'West Hampstead Library is at the heart of the community, all of us!'
. West Hampstead Library, Dennington Park Road, NW6 1AU Opening hours Monday, 11am to 7pm Tuesday, Thursday, 11am to 6pm Friday, Saturday, 11am to 5pm
■ West Hampstead Library is at the heart of the community, for children and adults alike!
