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Fayette County library getting a new chiller
Surplus funds from a roofing project will help finance additional repairs at the Fayette County Public Library. Courtesy Fayette County
For summer reading at the Fayette County Public Library next year, you’re going to need a new chiller with your thriller.
The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 on Sept. 13 to replace the library’s air-cooled chiller, a major component of the building’s air-conditioning system. The 21-year-old unit has exceeded its life expectancy and requires either a $32,000 temporary repair or a replacement that will cost approximately $95,000.
The commission opted for the latter and will finance the project using $49,000 left over (thanks to a state grant) from the library’s recent roof replacement, as well as $46,000 of general contingency funds.
