Tameside library reopens after being deemed unsafe for access
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA Tameside library has reopened to the public after being forced to close when a fire exit was 'compromised'. Denton Town Hall and Library on Market Street had closed last week after a 'defect' to the building was identified.
In a post, Denton North East councillor Allison Gwynne had said that it needed 'urgent repair to make it safe again for public access to resume' as it was a 'health and safety issue'.
Coun Gwynne later confirmed that the building has now reopened after Tameside council undertook works. The local authority said the issue was related to a cast iron pipe that had come loose. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features A Tameside council spokesperson said: “Denton Town Hall and Library has now reopened.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during the temporary closure “It was caused by a cast iron pipe coming loose and compromising a fire exit route.
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