Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:
In 2020, Fairfax County voters approved a Library bond referendum for the renovation and upgrades to four community and regional libraries, including the George Mason Regional Library (GMRL) located in the Mason district at 7001 Little River Tpke, Annandale, VA 22003. The library was constructed in 1960 and underwent an addition in 1970 and 1998. The building systems and infrastructure are nearing the end of their life cycle, and the layout does not meet the current and future operational needs of the library.
The project is a renovation of the existing 28,000 square foot (SF) single-story facility. The proposed facility will include a modernized library space that will support the current and future programmatic and operational needs of library users and staff, a maker space and several gathering spaces and a flexible meeting space that will be open during and after library business hours. The parking lot will provide 191 parking spaces for the library users and staff. The project has the goal of achieving a minimum of LEED Gold certification, 50% energy reduction over current ASHRAE standards and Net Zero energy design and will utilize all electrical systems and equipment. The project includes rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) panels, an efficient heating and cooling system to reduce energy consumption, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.
The existing GMRL facility is located at 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia, with retail to the north, a Poe Terrace Park to the east and residential to the south and west of the site.
Currently, the project is in the Design phase.