A 138 year old community hall on Crown land in the Southern Highlands has been given a new lease on life, with almost $100,000 in much-needed renovations.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman said funding from Department of Planning, Industry and Environment's Crown Reserves Improvement Fund helped rebuild the hall stage, asphalt seal the driveway, and conduct electrical work.
"The Robertson School of Arts Hall has served the local community since 1883 and will continue to do so well into the future, thanks to the hard work of its volunteer committee, and the support of the NSW Government," Mrs Tuckerman said.
"It's a much-loved and well-used Hall for monthly markets, fairs, school events, dance and gymnastic classes, music concerts and even serves as an emergency site."
Robertson School of Arts Hall secretary, John Johnston said this is the latest investment from the NSW Government which over recent years funded a new amenities block, fencing, front entry, stormwater pipes, concreting and painting of the building.
"We've received more than $772,000 in grants since 2016 from NSW Government agencies and Wingecarribee Shire Council, and the committee has contributed a further $97,000 to complete improvements to this wonderful historic building," Mr Johnson said.
"The hall's front underwent a revamp in 1939 but the assistance in recent years has enabled us to get the hall back to near original condition. Everyone in town is raving about how great it looks."
Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey said the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund provides communities around NSW the opportunity to maintain and upgrade their much-loved local assets.
"Crown land provides a home for many organisations and helps build community connections through facilities on them such as community halls, showgrounds, surf lifesaving clubs, scouts and girl guide groups, and PCYC clubs," Mrs Pavey said.
Applications have now closed for the 2021-22 Crown Reserves Improvement Fund grants program, which supports NSW projects that that enhance the cultural, sporting and recreational life of hundreds of communities.
We depend on subscription revenue to support our journalism. If you are able, please subscribe here. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support.
Did you know the Southern Highland News is now offering breaking news alerts and a daily email newsletter? Keep up-to-date with all the local news: sign up below.
