Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00148:reg:2017:p17
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Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2017 (pt 17/81)
Character Range: 85046–88350

February 1986.[67]   Work was again held up by a major fire in March 1985, and was completed in 1986, at a cost of $11.2 million.[68]  Bunning & Madden's engagement ended in 1988.

The 1985 fire started on the fifth floor, and direct fire damage was restricted to the roof area, airconditioning plant and the wiring in two major vertical ducts, and all concentrated at the southern end of the building.  However, water and smoke damage was widespread.[69]

Extensions, new fitout or modifications for new uses since original completion have included:[70]
     * completion of LG2—1971;
     * completion of LG1—1971, and Fit-out for Newspaper and Microfilm Reading Room and stacks (south side)—1972-73;
     * conversion of stack on Level 2 to office space—1974-75;
     * conversion of stack on Level 1 to office space, and removal of Australian Reading Room (Ferguson)—1974-75, offices refurbished 1991-92;
     * re-partitioning of office space north side Level 4—1974-5;
     * old Petherick room repartitioning (Level 2) and AUSINTEL offices (Level 3)—1980-81;
     * addition of more standard lights at front steps to Podium—1980;
     * marble cladding rectification—1979-80;
     * computer services relocated on Level 2—1981-82;
     * fit-out of Conservation work area, Level 4—1983-86;
     * podium extension to north and west—1983-86, with associated fit-out of:
         * Map Reading Room and Stacks relocation to extended LG1;
         * Sound and Music area fit-out, LG1 (initial fitout completed 1979);
         * AUSINTEL working area (where Newspapers is currently located);
     * repairs following fire – 1985-86;
     * modification of General Reading Room—1990-92;
     * creation of Petherick Reading Room—1990-92, extended 2000;
     * Exhibition Gallery and area, Ground Floor—1990-92;
     * restaurant and Library shop built in foyer space—1990-92;
     * modification of Pictorial Reading Room—1996;
     * Brindabella Room (4th floor) refurbished—1996;
     * Executive area refurbished, Level 1—1999;
     * Ferguson Lecture room built, Level 1—1999;
     * refurbishment of the Asian Reading Room—2002;
     * Council Room refurbished—2005;
     * Training suite refurbishment, Level 4—2006;
     * Digitisation refurbishment, LG2—2008;
     * podium refurbishment—2007-2009;
     * Preservation laboratory refurbishment, Level 4 – 2009;
     * Friends Lounge constructed, Level 4—2010;
     * Treasures Gallery, Exhibition Gallery, Main Reading Room entry and central foyer construction—2010-2011;
     * bookshop refurbishment—2011;
     * refurbishment of the Manuscripts Reading Room – 2011;
     * finalisation works for the Treasures and Exhibition galleries.  Refurbishment of Main Reading Room, Library Bookshop, passenger lifts, Level 1 office accommodation, Manuscripts Reading Room, Conference Room and several collection storage areas, and initial stage of the Foyer refurbishment, including restoration of the original marble floor.  Continuation of the fire and mechanical services upgrade project – 2011-12;
     * continuation of the fire and mechanical services upgrade project, construction of a new storage area for corporate records, refurbishment of the data centre
, disability access improvements, including a wheelchair lift to the Theatre stage –