THE ceiling on Walcha Showground’s main pavilion is getting a $25,120 lift from the State Government to undertake urgent repairs, Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan MP has announced today.
Mr Moylan met with Show Society representatives in Walcha to deliver the good news and see the scope of work, made possible by a Community Building Partnership grant.
“The main pavilion is a hive of activity throughout the year and is used by many community groups during Show time, for indoor hockey, book fairs and other events,” Mr Moylan said.
“While the building is in good condition for its age, the internal ceiling is letting go of its original fastenings and it is timely to have the repairs done to prevent further deterioration.
“The main pavilion showcases thousands of competition entries of local farm produce and vegetables, cooking, jams, jellies and preserves, arts and crafts, photographs, and wool fleeces during the Walcha Show, which attracts over 5,000 people annually.
“The Walcha Show Society is supported by some 270 local residents on a voluntary basis and these much-needed funds will be a very welcomed boost.”
Walcha Show Society President Daniel Kermode said they appreciated the support from the State Government for the ceiling repairs, which will provide a safer environment for all.
“The Walcha Show Society and the community users at large very much appreciate the efforts gone to by the NSW Government to secure funding to make the roof lining safe once again,” Mr Kermode said.
“Inclusive and cohesive community participation in the facility will be able to safely continue as a result of this funding.”
Mr Moylan said the contractors are locally based in Uralla and the works will commence in the coming months.
“This is terrific news for the hard-working Show Society, and I look forward to visiting again once the ceiling has been repaired,” Mr Moylan said.
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Photo caption: Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan, Walcha Show Society representative Tim Norton and President Daniel Kermode examining the Walcha Showground main pavilion ceiling which will be repaired thanks to a $25,120 State Government grant.