A Glasgow library which was forced to close more than ten months ago does contain RAAC, a structural survey has revealed.

Cardonald Library temporarily shut in September 2023 after the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was discovered in plans.

RAAC is considered a potentially dangerous material as it is less durable than concrete and is prone to collapse when wet, as moisture soaks into its aerated holes.

At the time Glasgow Life – the arms-length leisure body of Glasgow City Council - said it was in the process of appointing structural engineers to carry out further investigations.

In an update, the organisation stated that it had received the results of a structural survey.

This confirmed that RAAC is present in the Mosspark Drive building and that it is “high risk”.

It is understood that Glasgow Life is developing plans for remedial work with timescales and costs being discussed with the council.

A spokesperson for Glasgow Life said: “We have received the results of a structural survey which confirms that RAAC is in the Cardonald Library building and is high risk.

“Glasgow Life has been developing a series of proposals to tackle the RAAC discovered at Cardonald Library and we are discussing these proposals, likely timescales and potential costs with Glasgow City Council.

“When this process has concluded we will update users on the next steps.”