New Braunfels City Council approved a $16 million contract with Byrne Construction Services for the construction of the Southeast Branch Library on Feb. 9.
The details
The Southeast Library is tied to the city's voter-approved 2023 bond program, Proposition C, which allocated $28.56 million to library services, as previously reported by Community Impact.
Byrne's fee for the construction of the library will total approximately $1.43 million, including fees for construction and general costs, according to agenda documents.
The background
The 23,520-square-foot facility south of the Guadalupe River will serve a rapidly growing area of the city with a youth- and family-focused design, meeting spaces, outdoor garden and public plaza. City officials said the branch will help relieve pressure on existing libraries and provide resources within walking distance of several nearby schools, Community Impact previously reported.
What’s next
The price will be finalized and presented to council once design work concludes. Construction is expected to begin this summer.
