Saint-Martin:--- Significant rehabilitation and restructuring work is underway at the Saint-Martin médiathèque, with a site visit held today to review the project's progress. The construction aims to completely transform the building, with a targeted completion date set for late 2026.
The comprehensive project, spanning a total of 482 days from January 10, 2025, to November 16, 2026, involves multiple phases to fully renovate the structure. Current works in progress include structural work, plumbing, and roof sealing. The electrical systems contract is also currently under consultation.
Once completed, the modernized building will offer a wide array of new facilities for the community. The ground floor will feature a hurricane shelter, a storage area, an amphitheater, and a performance hall. The upper floor will house a youth space, a "Café folie," a digital audio-video area, and the main 400m² médiathèque/library. A notable addition will be a rooftop area with a 390m² terrace and a 110m² multipurpose room. In a move toward sustainability, solar panels will be installed to supply a portion of the building's electricity needs.
The project's timeline is meticulously planned. It began with a 65-day preparation phase, followed by a 350-day period for structural work and external networks (GO-VRD). Key construction stages include:
- Demolition and Concrete Cutting: Divided into two phases, lasting 20 and 40 days respectively.
- Waterproofing and Cladding: Scheduled for 302 days, this includes removing old metal cages and installing new sealing.
- Exterior Windows and Metalwork: This phase will take 107 days, covering the removal of old windows, ordering new materials, and fabrication. The metalwork is planned for 60 days.
- Electrical and Plumbing: The electrical work is allocated 180 days for studies, installation, and fitting. Plumbing and sanitation are scheduled over 160 days.
- HVAC, Lifts, and Finishing: HVAC and smoke extraction systems will be installed over 45 days. The lift installation is set for 40 days. The final finishing phase, which includes partitions, insulation, flooring, and painting, will last 190 days before final adjustments and cleaning lead to the project's official reception.
