With diminishing third spaces, libraries can act as a great space for people of all ages and groups. Subang Jaya is set to get its first public library, to be built and managed by the Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) along Jalan Subang 3.
Currently, the proposed site in the USJ1 neighbourhood is presently undergoing a land gazettement process by the state authorities, with construction going to start later in the year.
Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng (pic) said the project would be run by PPAS, with the official gazette expected to be signed by the Selangor Mentri Besar soon.
“The Subang Jaya public library will be located on a piece of 0.29ha institutional land at Jalan Subang 3,” Ng told StarMetro.
“It was formerly gazetted for a Klinik Kesihatan (Health Clinic) but the Health Ministry felt that it was unsuitable as the plot was too small.
“While Klinik Kesihatan USJ1 has since been relocated to a bigger space nearby, this land was left vacant until the suggestion to build a public library was brought up.”
As to why USJ 1 was chose, Ng said that she’s aiming for accessibility, especially for lower-income and working-class families.
“Its strategic location will also make the library widely accessible to residents of low-cost flats situated within the USJ1 area, such as Pangsapuri Meranti, Pangsapuri Angsana and Pangsapuri Permai.
“It will benefit the city’s folk, especially children and those who need a quiet, conducive space to study.”
Here’s hoping that the project takes off.
