Highlands library opening delayed again

According to Greg Smith, director of Facilities Management Services for KCLS, the main issue is getting the power to the building which has caused delays to other parts of construction.

By Leah Abraham • February 18, 2016 7:51 pm
There is still a lot of work to be done at the new Highlands Library
There is still a lot of work to be done at the new Highlands Library

The Renton Highlands Library projected date of opening, Feb. 20, is being postponed due to construction delays.

According to Greg Smith, director of Facilities Management Services for KCLS, the main issue is getting the power to the building which has caused delays to other parts of construction.

The initial opening of the library in October was postponed due to vandalism that had left an estimated damage of $100,000.

The 15,000-square foot library is built on Sunset Avenue and Harrington Avenue Northeast. The Highlands Library project is part of the Sunset Terrace redevelopment project and has the budget of up to $10 million.

The new opening date has not been determined yet.