08-06-2023
MEDIA RELEASE SUPPLIED BY THE OFFICE OF MEMBER FOR GOULBURN, WENDY TUCKERMAN
The new and accessible Collector Memorial Hall is now open for use.
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman joined the Collector Memorial Hall Committee and the wider Collector community to mark the completion of the refurbishment of the Collector Memorial Hall on Saturday.
The project, initiated by Collector Memorial Hall Committee, was financed through the $500 million Local Economic Recovery program jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments to the value of $585,500 with the remaining funding and construction costs of the project delivered through in-kind support, community donations and grants.
Member for Hume Angus Taylor said the hall project was delivered for the community by the community to serve local needs.
“The hall will make a big difference to the village, creating opportunities to increase tourism and employment opportunities and providing a boost to the economy,” Mr Taylor said.
Mrs Tuckerman said the project was not only about constructing important infrastructure but also delivering significant social and community outcomes, with the Memorial Hall being central to big and little events in Collector.
“Collector is already a vibrant and active village – the new additions to the hall not only look fantastic and will function well for the fun events but as an emergency meeting point it is state of the art,” Mrs Tuckerman said.
President of the Collector Memorial Hall Committee, Denise Duck said she is pleased to see the project completed, but there is still more to be done.
“The renovated areas of the hall have been clad in fire-resistant fibre concrete cladding. We now have an accessible toilet, emergency shower facilities, new male and female toilets as well as paths, ramps and designated disabled parking to allow access for all.
“Quite a bit of work has also gone into ensuring the Hall is an energy-efficient space with double glazed windows, ceiling insulation, a recently installed solar system, including back up battery and access points for generators. As a designated emergency centre we have also installed extra water storage and a fire suppression system.” Ms Duck said.
Next on the list for the Memorial Hall Committee is to source funds to complete the cladding, and double glazing and to install a caterer’s kitchen. We are also working towards improving the functionality of the outdoor space.
The Memorial Collector Hall Committee thanks the generous contribution and supporters who have made the hall refurbishment possible, including the Australian Government, NSW Government, Veolia, Collector Wind Farm, Vortex Fire, Zol’s Country Plumbing and Matt Blacker Electrical.