A roof garden for the library.

November 12th, 2009 by ssummersmorrow in facilities, Uncategorized

Have you ever noticed the garbage bin that has adorned the library floor for about 8 years? It is there due to an ongoing problem with a leaking roof – not a great thing in a library! In the latest attempt to stem the flow, 2 plumbers have been investigating the roof and guess what they found? Unbeknown to library staff there has been a lovely garden growing on our roof, which it appears is causing or at least contributing to the leaking roof. Plants found on the roof included: 8 gum trees, wattle, oak and more. The plants were well established with some of the trees reaching over 1 meter high. All the plants have now been removed and we are hoping that in the next downpour of rain all the water will stay on the outside of the library.

Have you noticed our indoor plants that we have in the library? Do you think that plants in the library make it a more attractive place for you to socialise, study and relax? What else can we do to make the library environment more inviting – let us know?