Friday, 8 November 2024
Guyra’s old Scout Hall will sport a fresh new look thanks to a $145,079 grant Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan announced today.
Mr Moylan visited the hall along with members of the Rotary Club of Guyra, who have taken over the management of the facility.
He inspected current state of the hall which has sat dormant for several years.
“It is important to improve and maintain facilities such as the old Guyra Scout Hall for clubs like the Rotary Club of Guyra and the wider community to use,” he said.
“Communities in the region need facilities like the old Scout Hall to use as hubs for community groups and projects which keep the community spirit alive.
“The current state of the hall is in no shape for these groups to use.
“Repairs are needed across the board, including electrical, a disability access ramp, plumbing, painting and bathroom facilities.
“The grant from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserve Improvement Fund will ensure the Rotary Club of Guyra can well and truly get these improvements underway.
“I commend the Club for their efforts into bringing the Hall back to life.”
The Guyra Scout Hall was originally formed in 1970.
It was made using two 1940s buildings from the former Everett School and Moggs Swamp School.
The Rotary Club of Guyra’s president Hans Hietbrink said once the hall is renovated, it will be fantastic for community use.
“The funding will be spent on refurbishing and renovating the hall to bring it up to a standard that is fit for purpose,” Mr Hietbrink said.
“Rotary plans to use the hall for its meetings and for storing and sorting books for Book Fairs. In addition, it would be available for use by community groups or organisations for meetings.
“It is hoped the project can be completed by June 2025, however this will be dependent on availability of relevant trades people to carry out the works.”
Applications for the 2024-25 Crown Reserves Improvement Fund are now open and close on 22 November.
Visit reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au/funding
MEDIA: Electorate Office 6772 5552
Photo caption: Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan and the Rotary Club of Guyra’s president Hans Hietbrink inspect the Guyra Scout Hall which will be renovated thanks to a $145,079 grant