The Tomingley town hall has officially opened its doors after receiving major upgrades under round one of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities grant.
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Last week a community barbecue was hosted to reveal upgrades to the facility, which Narromine Shire Mayor Craig Davies hopes the community will enjoy.
“It’s had a real face lift out there,” Cr Davies said.
“Many renovations have been done and it looks in very good order.”
“It’s a great facility it can be used from anything from engagements, weddings, parties any social functions people wish to use it for,” he said.
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A total of over $150 000 in works have been completed including: Internal and external asbestos lining removed and replaced with villa board planks, guttering and down pipes replaced, new water tank and tank stand installed, exterior of the building painted, kitchen replaced, roof sheets replaced and re-secured with new screws, new perimeter fencing installed, historical signage will also be installed.
Narromine Shire General Manager Jane Redden thanked the NSW government and said the upgrades will help facilitate the aims and projects outlined in the council’s community strategic plan.
“We would like to thank the NSW Government for providing the funding and our local member Troy Grant for advocating our cause to make these upgrades possible,” Ms Redden said.
Upgrades to the Tomingley hall are part of almost $640,000 committed to the town.
“We have a real commitment to Tomingley to ensure it gets the level of service that it should get, and that council should provide,” Cr Davies said.
Residents can book the Tomingley Memorial Hall for an event through the council website www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/community/showground-hall .